2003 FORD WINDSTAR Problems & Recalls

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while attempting to reverse, the contact heard a loud sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that steering wheel became difficult to turn. A local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was ...

Mileage: 160,263

The contact’s son owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V030000 (Structure). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent me...

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the passenger’s side rear wheel. The traction control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the fa...

Mileage: 135,000

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the ABS and Brake warning lights remained illuminated. Additionally, there was smoke, and a burning odor coming from the engine compartment. The contact also stated that the ABS fluid had leaked from the veh...

Mileage: 250,000

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal odor circulating inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated the vehicle started losing motive power, and he was able to pull the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicl...

Mileage: 160,000

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving from the driveway, the front driver's side control arm detached from the vehicle. The vehicle made an abnormal scraping sound. While making a turn, an abnormal clicking noise was heard. There were no warning lights illumina...

Mileage: 207,000

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH, there was an abnormal rumbling sound coming from an undisclosed location of the vehicle. The contact veered off the roadway. The contact notified a tow truck company and inspected the vehicle and noticed that the...

Mileage: 180,000

The rear axle on my vehicle snapped while I was driving causing me to lose control and leave the roadway. I contacted Ford who told me there was a recall for the rear axle of my vehicle and that I would have no out of pocket expenses for the repairs and the towing of the vehicle to the service cente...

The rear axle on my vehicle snapped while I was driving causing me to lose control and leave the roadway. I contacted Ford who told me there was a recall for the rear axle of my vehicle and that I would have no out of pocket expenses for the repairs and the towing of the vehicle to the service cente...

The rear axle on my vehicle snapped while I was driving causing me to lose control and leave the roadway. I contacted Ford who told me there was a recall for the rear axle of my vehicle and that I would have no out of pocket expenses for the repairs and the towing of the vehicle to the service cente...

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the contact started losing control of the vehicle. The contact was able to pull over and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the vehicle was ex...

Mileage: 160,000

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact had taken her vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the rear axle had cracked due to severe corrosion. The mechanic informed her that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact was also informed that the vehicle might be include...

Mileage: 147,000

The contact’s son owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while her son was driving 10 MPH and making a turn into a parking lot, the vehicle stopped as the rear tires collapsed inside the wheel well. The contact was able to park the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it ...

Mileage: 150,000

The contact’s son owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while her son was driving 10 MPH and making a turn into a parking lot, the vehicle stopped as the rear tires collapsed inside the wheel well. The contact was able to park the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it ...

Mileage: 150,000

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle was wobbling. Once the contact arrived at her residence, her husband noticed that the rear of the subframe was fracture. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign...

Mileage: 136,000

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle was wobbling. Once the contact arrived at her residence, her husband noticed that the rear of the subframe was fracture. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign...

Mileage: 136,000

My family and I went to pull out of an entersection when the 03 Ford Windstar I purchased suddenly stopped pulling .almost getting rearended

My family and I went to pull out of an entersection when the 03 Ford Windstar I purchased suddenly stopped pulling .almost getting rearended

On May 23rd 2022 I was driving on interstate 45 the speed limit through where I was driving was 75 all of a sudden with no warning no engine light on my transmission stopped working and I could not break I was able to safely get over thank goodness but there is a recall on my transmission which almo...

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while his wife was exiting the vehicle, she noticed that the rear driver’s side wheel was leaning in towards the frame of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mecha...

Mileage: 160,000

When driving my muffler broke loose and was dragging on the ground. My axel creaks when I stop or sit idle at a light. When several miles from home my ignition cylinder came out. I couldn't start or turn the ignition on nor operate the steering. I'm now afraid to drive my vehicle. Since acqui...

When driving my muffler broke loose and was dragging on the ground. My axel creaks when I stop or sit idle at a light. When several miles from home my ignition cylinder came out. I couldn't start or turn the ignition on nor operate the steering. I'm now afraid to drive my vehicle. Since acqui...

When driving my muffler broke loose and was dragging on the ground. My axel creaks when I stop or sit idle at a light. When several miles from home my ignition cylinder came out. I couldn't start or turn the ignition on nor operate the steering. I'm now afraid to drive my vehicle. Since acqui...

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the ABS warning light and brake warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact then took the vehicle to a dealer where she was informed that the rear axle was severely corroded and at risk of fracturing. The dealer in...

Mileage: 87,000

Driver was stalking a pedestrian.

Driver was stalking a pedestrian.

Driver was stalking a pedestrian.

The rear wheel well is corroded and the corrosion is into the structure that the seat belt is mounted to and it ruined the REM(rear electronic module) there is supposed to be a recall on it but all the ford garages say its been done but it hasn't and now I have no way to work or to take my kids anyw...

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, there was a loud noise heard then the vehicle collapsed. The contact steered the steering wheel to move the vehicle off the road and heard metal screeching coming from the ground. The vehicle was towed to the dea...

Mileage: 158,000

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for routine maintenance, the contact noticed that the rear axle was severely corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the mechanic failed to fix the failure. The vehicle was not repaire...

Mileage: 75,000

I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET GOING ABOUT 30 MILES AN HOUR THE VAN FILLED WITH SMOKE WHEN I CAME TO A STOP I LOOKED UNDER THE CAR AND THE BACK AXLE WAS BROKE I HAD IT TOWED TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WOULD COST $3200 TO FIX IT THEY SAID IT DIDN'T FALL UNDER THE RECALL THEY HAD FOR THE ...

Mileage: 147,000

THE REAR AXLE OR METAL BRACKETS ON MY VEHICLE SNAPPED WHILE I BRAKED FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE APPROACHING. I HAD THE METAL ON MY AXLE WELDED TO FIX THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY THAT IS BECAUSE IT IS CURRENTLY BROKE AGAIN. I BELIEVE THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS SPECIFIC PROBLEM.

Mileage: 135,000

MY BACK AXLE ITS RUSTED AND ITS CRACKED.THE MECHANIC MENTION THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS IF IT BREAKS WHILE DRIVING.WHILE THE MECHANIC REPLACED MY FUEL PUMP HE NOTICED THIS ISSUE.

Mileage: 100,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFO...

Mileage: 172,000

I OWN A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR LX. IT WAS AT THE MECHANIC FOR SOME REPAIRS AND HE POINTED OUT THE ISSUE WITH MY REAR AXLE BEING CRACKED AND CORRODED. WHICH ITS VERY DANGEROUS TO KEEP DRIVING LIKE THIS. *LN*JB

Mileage: 130,000

I OWN A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR LX. IT WAS AT THE MECHANIC FOR SOME REPAIRS AND HE POINTED OUT THE ISSUE WITH MY REAR AXLE BEING CRACKED AND CORRODED. WHICH ITS VERY DANGEROUS TO KEEP DRIVING LIKE THIS. *LN*JB

Mileage: 130,000

I OWN A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR LX. IT WAS AT THE MECHANIC FOR SOME REPAIRS AND HE POINTED OUT THE ISSUE WITH MY REAR AXLE BEING CRACKED AND CORRODED. WHICH ITS VERY DANGEROUS TO KEEP DRIVING LIKE THIS. *LN*JB

Mileage: 130,000

PURCHASED USED 2003 FORD WINDSTAR..IN 2005 ..WITH 30,000 MILES ..NOW HAS 107,000 MILES...AROUND TOWN DRIVING...GOT RECALLS..BROUGHT VEHICLE IN TO DEALER FOR REAR AXLE FIX.INSPECTED TWICE..AFTER ......BRACKETS INSTALLED TO STABILIZE AXLE WERE INITIALLY INSTALLED TOLD IF AXLE WAS BAD , FORD WOULD REP...

Mileage: 1,073,200

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, AN ABNORMAL SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TAYLOR FORD LOCATED AT 13500 TELEGRAPH RD, TAYLOR, MI 48180, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS I...

Mileage: 200,000

I CONTACTED THIS AGENCY PREVIOUSLY REGARDING THE FAILURE OF THE REAR AXLE IN DETAIL. THIS NOTE IS SENT TO FURTHER EXPLAIN THE FAILURE OF FORD, GARLITCH FORD, AND THE NHTSA TO PROPERLY ASSURE ME THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ADEQUATELY. IT WAS NOT. I REMOVED THE USELESS BRACKETS GARLITCH FORD INSTALL...

Mileage: 185,000

MY AXEL CRACKED ON LEFT SIDE, NOISE ALERTED ME TO THE DANGER. CAREER MECHANIC, NEVER SEEN A RUSTED OUT OR CRACKED REAR AXLE. I ALSO WORKED OUT OF MY HOME ON CARS RUNNING MY OWN SHOP FOR DECADES. AGAIN I HAVE NEVER CHANGED A CRACKED REAR AXLE. THE FIRST RECALL WAS IN MY OPINION ONLY A POOR ATTEMP...

Mileage: 117,400

ALTHOUGH MY VAN HAS BEEN THROUGH ALL RECALL REPAIRS/INSPECTIONS AS I PULLED INTO MY LOCAL GAS STATION TODAY MY REAR AXLE BROKE.*DT VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CLOSEST DEALERSHIP (DAVE KNAPP FORD LINCOLN) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD PASSED INSPECTION DURING THE RECALL. AS VEHICLE WAS BEI...

Mileage: 128,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF THE DRIVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, AN ODOR OF BURNING RUBBER WAS PRESENT. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL AND TIRE WAS RUBBI...

Mileage: 110,000

IT HAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. NEEDS WIRING HARNESS, NEEDS FRONT AND REAL AXLE REPLACEMENT. DANGEROUS. ALARM GOES OFF AT RANDOM. WON'T HOLD CHARGE. STEERING WHEEL BEARINGS ARE SHOT. *TR

Mileage: 103,000

IT HAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. NEEDS WIRING HARNESS, NEEDS FRONT AND REAL AXLE REPLACEMENT. DANGEROUS. ALARM GOES OFF AT RANDOM. WON'T HOLD CHARGE. STEERING WHEEL BEARINGS ARE SHOT. *TR

Mileage: 103,000

IT HAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. NEEDS WIRING HARNESS, NEEDS FRONT AND REAL AXLE REPLACEMENT. DANGEROUS. ALARM GOES OFF AT RANDOM. WON'T HOLD CHARGE. STEERING WHEEL BEARINGS ARE SHOT. *TR

Mileage: 103,000

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ON A CITY STREET AT 35 MPH AND THE REAR AXLE BROKE ON THE DRIVER SIDE UNDERNEATH THE RECALL BRACKET INSTALLED BY FORD. RECALL 10S13 WAS PERFORMED ON THIS VEHICLE IN 2008 OR 2009. THE BRACKETS WERE INSTALLED AS SPECIFIED BY FORD AND OBVIOUSLY WERE INADEQUATE TO FIX OR PREV...

Mileage: 187,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY INCLUDED IN A RECALL REGARDING THE CRADLE SUB FRAME ASSEMBLY, FOR WHICH THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHORTLY AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR, WHILE IDLE AND DURING ACCELERATION THAT THE VEHICLE WOUL...

Mileage: 180,000

THE REAR AXLE ON MY FATHER-IN-LAW'S MINIVAN SNAPPED IN HALF, EVEN THOUGH THE BRACKETS FOR THE FIRST RECALL WERE INSTALLED AND THE BRACKETS WERE THEN INSPECTED AND SIGNED OFF ON DURING THE SECOND RECALL. BOTH RECALLS WERE SIGNED OFF AS COMPLETED AND SAFE BUT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, WITH FOUR SMALL CHIL...

Mileage: 81,000

THE REAR AXLE HAS CRACKED IN THE MIDDLE AND I CANNOT DRIVE IT NOW. THIS WAS INSPECTED TWICE UNDER FORD RECALL. THE FIRST TIME THEY PUT BRACKETS ON THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS, AND THE REAR AXLE. THE SECOND TIME THEY RECALLED IT BACK TO REINSPECT THE WORK THAT HAD BEEN DONE SINCE THEY HAD MANY THA...

Mileage: 1,172,088

DRIVING IN TOWN AND REAR AXLE BUSTED IN HALF NEXT TO FORD'S SO CALLED BRACKET FIX.

Mileage: 140,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, WHITE SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND THEN IT BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE V...

Mileage: 182,000

WHEN TRAVELING 15 MPH ON BRICK ROAD I PRESSED BRAKES TO STOP THEN LOUD NOISE AND CAR STILL ROLLED FORWARD - SCARY AND UNSAFE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE UNDER DIFFERENT CONDITIONS - THE ABS LIGHT IS ON IN MY VEHICLE

Mileage: 150,000

THE PARK AND BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, LOOKED UP AND IT SAID THE ABS SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING LIKE IT SHOULD. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I'M DRIVING IN CITY , HIGHWAYS, NOT MOVING.

Mileage: 158,200

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT ABOUT 60 MPH CHANGING LANES TO THE RIGHT I COULD HEAR TIRES SQUEALING AND THE VAN FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO ROLL OVER TO THE LEFT. I REGAINED CONTROL, THEN I HEARD SOME CREAKING METAL NOISE, THEN I HEARD A RUBBING NOISE AND SAW A LOT OF SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR. ...

Mileage: 129,493

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A POP SOUND AND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WENT FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS BENDING INWARDS DUE TO RUST OR CORROSION, ...

Mileage: 178,000

VEHICLE IN MOTION WITH FAMILY 70-75MPH ON INTERSTATE. REAR LEFT TIRE BEGAN RUBBING THE INSIDE WHEEL WELL. PULLED OFF FROM INTERSTATE TO A NEARBY EXIT. JACKED VAN IN A PARKING LOT TO SEE REAR LEFT SUBFRAME (AXLE) HAD FRACTURED. BRACKET INSTALLED BY FORD PER REAR SUBFRAME/AXLE RECALL HAD FAILED - MISS...

Mileage: 188,129

WHILE DRIVING, I MADE A LEFT-HAND TURN, AND THE REAR AXLE CRACKED IN HALF ON THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE.

Mileage: 200,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, A CLUNKING TYPE NOISE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE SUBFRAME AND THE VEHICLE BECAME UNSTABLE. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SUBFRAME MOUNTS SEPARATED DUE TO RUSTING. THE CAUSE OF THE RUST ...

Mileage: 220,000

WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED LOSS OF CONTROL AND REAR WHEEL CANTED INWARD AND RUBBING ON WHEEL WELL. REAR AXLE WAS COMPLETELY CRACKED IN HALF ON ONE SIDE AND 3/4 ON THE OTHER SIDE. THIS IS 2 YRS AFTER THE FORD RECALL THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING.

Mileage: 205,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT SWERVED OFF THE ROAD. THE REAR TWO WHEELS WOBBLED AND SHIFTED THE TIRES OUT OF PLACE. THE CONTACT WAS FINALLY ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN IT CAME TO A HALT ON THE SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE W...

Mileage: 110,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO OLATHE FORD(205 S FIR ST, OLATHE, KS) WHERE IT WAS CONFIR...

Mileage: 138,000

MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE HAD REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS INSTALLED FOR THE RECALL 10S13. MY REAR AXLE BEAM STILL FRACTURED UNDER THE BRACKET WHILE I WAS DRIVING. AFTER PAYING OVER $300 IN TOWING AND SERVICE FEES FORD TOLD ME THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. I WAS DRIVING WITH MY HUSBAND AND 4 CHILDRE...

Mileage: 150,000

REAR AXLE BROKE UNDER BRACKET THAT WAS PUT ON BY FORD FOR THE AXLE RECALL. I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT WITH MY HUSBAND AND 4 KIDS IN THE VAN WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A LOAD NOISE AND THE TIRE WAS RUBBING THE WHEEL WELL. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER, LOOKED UNDER THE REAR END AND COULD SEE ...

Mileage: 142,000

REAR AXLE BROKE UNDER BRACKET THAT WAS PUT ON BY FORD FOR THE AXLE RECALL. I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT WITH MY HUSBAND AND 4 KIDS IN THE VAN WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A LOAD NOISE AND THE TIRE WAS RUBBING THE WHEEL WELL. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER, LOOKED UNDER THE REAR END AND COULD SEE ...

Mileage: 142,000

REAR AXLE BROKE UNDER THE BRACKET FORD PUT ON THE AXLE FOR THE AXLE RECALL. I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT WITH MY HUSBAND, 4 KIDS AND MYSELF WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND MY TIRE RUBBING THE WHEEL WELL. PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY AND LOOKED UNDER THE REAR END OF MY VAN AND I COULD ...

Mileage: 142,000

REAR AXLE BROKE UNDER THE BRACKET FORD PUT ON THE AXLE FOR THE AXLE RECALL. I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT WITH MY HUSBAND, 4 KIDS AND MYSELF WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND MY TIRE RUBBING THE WHEEL WELL. PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY AND LOOKED UNDER THE REAR END OF MY VAN AND I COULD ...

Mileage: 142,000

REAR AXLE BROKE UNDER BRACKET THAT WAS PUT ON BY FORD FOR THE AXLE RECALL. I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT WITH MY HUSBAND AND 4 KIDS IN THE VAN WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A LOAD NOISE AND THE TIRE WAS RUBBING THE WHEEL WELL. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER, LOOKED UNDER THE REAR END AND COULD SEE ...

Mileage: 142,000

REAR AXLE BROKE UNDER BRACKET THAT WAS PUT ON BY FORD FOR THE AXLE RECALL. I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT WITH MY HUSBAND AND 4 KIDS IN THE VAN WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A LOAD NOISE AND THE TIRE WAS RUBBING THE WHEEL WELL. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER, LOOKED UNDER THE REAR END AND COULD SEE ...

Mileage: 142,000

AXLE BROKE UNDER BRACKET THAT WAS PUT ON BY FORD FOR THE AXLE RECALL. I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT WITH MY HUSBAND AND 4 KIDS IN THE VAN WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A LOAD NOISE AND THE TIRE WAS RUBBING THE WHEEL WELL. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER, LOOKED UNDER THE REAR END AND COULD SEE THE B...

Mileage: 142,000

AXLE BROKE UNDER BRACKET THAT WAS PUT ON BY FORD FOR THE AXLE RECALL. I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT WITH MY HUSBAND AND 4 KIDS IN THE VAN WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A LOAD NOISE AND THE TIRE WAS RUBBING THE WHEEL WELL. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER, LOOKED UNDER THE REAR END AND COULD SEE THE B...

Mileage: 142,000

REAR AXLE BROKE UNDER BRACKET THAT WAS PUT ON BY FORD FOR THE AXLE RECALL. I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT WITH MY HUSBAND AND 4 KIDS IN THE VAN WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A LOAD NOISE AND THE TIRE WAS RUBBING THE WHEEL WELL. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER, LOOKED UNDER THE REAR END AND COULD SEE ...

Mileage: 142,000

REAR AXLE BROKE UNDER BRACKET THAT WAS PUT ON BY FORD FOR THE AXLE RECALL. I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT WITH MY HUSBAND AND 4 KIDS IN THE VAN WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A LOAD NOISE AND THE TIRE WAS RUBBING THE WHEEL WELL. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER, LOOKED UNDER THE REAR END AND COULD SEE ...

Mileage: 142,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V385000 (SUSPENSION) BY GORDIE BOUCHER FORD OF THIENSVILLE (121 N MAIN ST, THIENSVILLE, WI 53092), BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE WHEELS BENT AND RUBB...

Mileage: 150,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A AAA REPAIR FACILITY FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC PLACED THE VEHICLE ON A LIFT AND FOUND RUST AND CORROSION ON THE AXLES AND SUBFRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THE ...

Mileage: 147,131

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A AAA REPAIR FACILITY FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC PLACED THE VEHICLE ON A LIFT AND FOUND RUST AND CORROSION ON THE AXLES AND SUBFRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THE ...

Mileage: 147,131

THIS IS DUE TO A RECALL. THE REAR AXLE AND SUBFRAME SNAPPED AND FORD IS NOT HONORING FIXING IT EVEN THOUGH IT HAPPENED AT THE REPAIR SITE OF RECALL.

Mileage: 160,000

THIS IS DUE TO A RECALL. THE REAR AXLE AND SUBFRAME SNAPPED AND FORD IS NOT HONORING FIXING IT EVEN THOUGH IT HAPPENED AT THE REPAIR SITE OF RECALL.

Mileage: 160,000

WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE I NOTICED A RUBBING SOUND. I INSPECTED THE TIRES AND SAW THAT THE RIGHT REARTOP OF TIRE WAS LEANING IN TOWARDS THE VAN. I TOOK THE VAN TO THE SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE CRADLE WAS DEFECTIVE AND I WOULD NEED A NEW ONE.

Mileage: 141,000

WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE I NOTICED A RUBBING SOUND. I INSPECTED THE TIRES AND SAW THAT THE RIGHT REARTOP OF TIRE WAS LEANING IN TOWARDS THE VAN. I TOOK THE VAN TO THE SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE CRADLE WAS DEFECTIVE AND I WOULD NEED A NEW ONE.

Mileage: 141,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED AND THE CONTACT SMELLED SMOKE. SUDDENLY, THE CONTACT REALIZED THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS SMOKING. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER, EXITED THE VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS COLLAPSED. THE VEHIC...

Mileage: 120,000

STARTED HAVING WIPER ISSUES (INTERMITTENT DID NOT WORK) RANDOMLY FOR A COUPLE WEEKS, THEN HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT ON HIGHWAY AT NIGHT WITH NO OTHER CARS, FIRST FOR A COUPLE SECONDS OFF THEN ON THEN OFF FOR GOOD AFTER A FEW MORE SECONDS. AFTER ANOTHER 10 MIN OR SO THEY WENT BACK ON AND STAYED ON. ALSO ...

Mileage: 120,000

STARTED HAVING WIPER ISSUES (INTERMITTENT DID NOT WORK) RANDOMLY FOR A COUPLE WEEKS, THEN HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT ON HIGHWAY AT NIGHT WITH NO OTHER CARS, FIRST FOR A COUPLE SECONDS OFF THEN ON THEN OFF FOR GOOD AFTER A FEW MORE SECONDS. AFTER ANOTHER 10 MIN OR SO THEY WENT BACK ON AND STAYED ON. ALSO ...

Mileage: 120,000

STARTED HAVING WIPER ISSUES (INTERMITTENT DID NOT WORK) RANDOMLY FOR A COUPLE WEEKS, THEN HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT ON HIGHWAY AT NIGHT WITH NO OTHER CARS, FIRST FOR A COUPLE SECONDS OFF THEN ON THEN OFF FOR GOOD AFTER A FEW MORE SECONDS. AFTER ANOTHER 10 MIN OR SO THEY WENT BACK ON AND STAYED ON. ALSO ...

Mileage: 120,000

TRANSMISSION SLOW TO ENGAGE AFTER SITTING. THIS IS NOT ONLY A REPEAT PROBLEM AFTER BEING REPAIRED, BUT ALSO AFTER BEING TOTALLY REPLACED BY FORD DEALER. ABS NEVER RECALLED FOR SCDS 09S09. CONSTANTLY RESETTING AND DISENGAGING. AFTER 15 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP, I HAVE YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF OR HAD ANYTHING...

Mileage: 71,018

TRANSMISSION SLOW TO ENGAGE AFTER SITTING. THIS IS NOT ONLY A REPEAT PROBLEM AFTER BEING REPAIRED, BUT ALSO AFTER BEING TOTALLY REPLACED BY FORD DEALER. ABS NEVER RECALLED FOR SCDS 09S09. CONSTANTLY RESETTING AND DISENGAGING. AFTER 15 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP, I HAVE YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF OR HAD ANYTHING...

Mileage: 71,018

I HAVE THE FAMILIAR 9 C CODES FOR THE ABS CONTROL MODULE WITH THE COLD SOLDER JOINTS THAT EFFECTS THE ABS FUNCTION. THERE IS A 23 PAGE 2CARSPRO.COM FORUM WITH INDIVIDUALS SHARING THIS EXACT SAME ISSUE DEFECT ON THEIR WINDSTAR VEHICLES. THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATE UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Mileage: 85,575

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MATTHEWS CURRIE FORD (130 N TAMIAMI TRAIL, NOKOMIS, FL 34275, 800-248-2378) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED AND THE TORQUE BAR WAS...

Mileage: 168,000

MY REAR WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY, WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE AXLE BEAM REINFORCING FLANGE CRACKED WHILE I WAS TURNING LEFT FROM A STOP LIGHT. I FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE REAR AXLE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS, SO I TOOK MY VAN TO A FORD DEALERSHIP IN KNOX, INDIANA (BEST FORD). AFTER A FEW DAYS, TH...

Mileage: 160,000

MY REAR WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY, WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE AXLE BEAM REINFORCING FLANGE CRACKED WHILE I WAS TURNING LEFT FROM A STOP LIGHT. I FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE REAR AXLE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS, SO I TOOK MY VAN TO A FORD DEALERSHIP IN KNOX, INDIANA (BEST FORD). AFTER A FEW DAYS, TH...

Mileage: 160,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME ON THE REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WAS RUSTED AND BECAME STUCK WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BE OPENED. THE CONTACT HAD TO LIFT UP THE DOOR AND PUT IT BACK ON THE DOOR TRACK SO THAT IT COULD CLOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FAIR OAK...

Mileage: 12,595

I PURCHASED THIS WINDSTAR IN JULY 2012. MY WIFE AND KIDS USE IT AS A DAILY DRIVER. WE ALSO USE THE MINIVAN FOR LONG TRIPS. IN JULY 2018, ONE MONTH BEFORE THE FAILURE, WE TOOK THE MINIVAN TO CAPE COD AND BOSTON. WE HAD 6 PASSENGERS IN THE CAR. THE FOLLOWING WEEK WE DROVE DOWN TO OCEAN CITY, MD ...

Mileage: 215,000

WAS ON THE STREET DRIVING, LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING ON DASHBOARD VAN SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, BLEW OUT, WAS DRIVING AGAIN VAN WAS ILDE UP REALLY BAD AND WHILE MY FEET WAS ON THE BRAKES IT STARTED MOVING ON ITS OWN AND RAN INTO SOMEONE ELSE VEHICLE, AND ALSO VAN WAS ON...

Mileage: 100,000

WAS ON THE STREET DRIVING, LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING ON DASHBOARD VAN SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, BLEW OUT, WAS DRIVING AGAIN VAN WAS ILDE UP REALLY BAD AND WHILE MY FEET WAS ON THE BRAKES IT STARTED MOVING ON ITS OWN AND RAN INTO SOMEONE ELSE VEHICLE, AND ALSO VAN WAS ON...

Mileage: 100,000

WAS ON THE STREET DRIVING, LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING ON DASHBOARD VAN SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, BLEW OUT, WAS DRIVING AGAIN VAN WAS ILDE UP REALLY BAD AND WHILE MY FEET WAS ON THE BRAKES IT STARTED MOVING ON ITS OWN AND RAN INTO SOMEONE ELSE VEHICLE, AND ALSO VAN WAS ON...

Mileage: 100,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE ABS INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. A DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS...

Mileage: 58,000

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED 4 TIMES WITHIN 60K MILE INTERVAL WHILE FOLLOWING THE 30K TRANSMISSION FLUID FLUSH. A FLASHING O/D LIGHT COMES ON AND THE TRANSMISSION WILL DIE OUT OF NOWHERE AND THE PAST FEW TIMES IT HAS BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 75 MPH WITH NO WARNING, SMOKE, LIG...

Mileage: 203,000

WHILE HIGHWAY DRIVING, THE SPEEDOMETER, GAS GAUGE, TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND INSTRUMENT LIGHTING BECAME ERRATIC AND FAILED. A SHORT TIME LATER THE SITUATION NORMALIZED. SEVERAL MONTHS PRIOR THE TACHOMETER MALFUNCTIONED AND BECAME INOPERABLE.

Mileage: 153,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE. THE CONTACT VEERED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (FUCCILLO FORD OF SENECA FALLS, 2027 US-20,...

Mileage: 135,000

I HAVE A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR THAT WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE REAR AXLE RECALL A COUPLE YEARS AGO, TODAY ON MY DRIVE TO WORK THE REAR AXLE BROKE RIGHT UNDERNEATH THE AREA THAT FORD REPAIRED BY PLACING A BRACE AND BRACKET OVER, MY CAR IS NOW SITTING ALONG THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, FROM WHAT I HAVE FOUND OUT I ...

Mileage: 230,000

THE REAR WHEEL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE COLLAPSED ON THE BODY, BREAKING OFF FROM THE AXLE. I WAS TRAVELING BETWEEN 30-35 MILES AN HOUR WHEN IT OCCURRED. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.

Mileage: 214,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO WOBBLE AND VIBRATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE AXLE WAS CRACKED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILUR...

Mileage: 156,000

I WAS DRIVING ALONG HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH AND THE REAR AXLE BROKE CAUSING THE REAR WHEEL TO COME AWAY FROM VEHICLE AND THE REAR END OF THE VAN THE SWERVE VIOLENTLY. THE ONLY THING THAT PREVENTED THE WHEEL FROM COMING COMPLETELY OFF WAS THE FENDER. THE FACT THAT I WAS ON A CURVE MEANT I COULD HAVE GONE ...

Mileage: 156,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE TIRE PRESSURE GAUGE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE TO AN UNKNOWN TIRE STORE AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE WAS LEANING TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE REAR AXLE WAS ...

Mileage: 105,000

2003 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE REAR AXLE FRACTURE RECALL NOTICE REPLACEMENT PARTS FAILURE. *SMD *CN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SUBFRAME HAD RUSTED AND A HOLE WAS PRESENT LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. THE HOLE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1.5 INCHES IN DIAMETER. ALSO, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WOULD RANDOMLY STOP OPERATING. TH...

Mileage: 150,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SUBFRAME HAD RUSTED AND A HOLE WAS PRESENT LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. THE HOLE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1.5 INCHES IN DIAMETER. ALSO, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WOULD RANDOMLY STOP OPERATING. TH...

Mileage: 150,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH DOWN A HILL, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT WAS STIFF AND FAILED TO RESPOND. ALSO, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING PULLED TOWARDS THE LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT...

Mileage: 103,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH DOWN A HILL, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT WAS STIFF AND FAILED TO RESPOND. ALSO, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING PULLED TOWARDS THE LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT...

Mileage: 103,000

TOP OF REAR RIGHT TIRE TILTED INWARD CAUSING IT TO RUB WHEEL WELL. WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS VAN FISHTALES. SMELL OF BURNING RUBBER WHILE DRIVING. WITH FURTHER INVESTIGATION, I FOUND TIRE TO BE DAMAGED BY THE RUBBING, AND A LARGE CRACK ALMOST THROUGH STRUCTURAL CROSS MEMBER/AXLE. TOOK PHOTOS OF ...

Mileage: 134,000

THE REAR AXLE BROKE, WHICH THERE WAS A RECALL FOR. THE RECALL ADDED SUPPORT BRACKETS TO THE REAR AXLE. MY VAN HAD THE SUPPORT BRACKETS INSTALLED. HOWEVER THE REAR AXLE BROKE DIRECTLY UNDER THE SUPPORT BRACKETS. THE DEALER TOLD ME THE RECALL WAS STILL OPEN AND TO HAVE IT TOWED. I GOT IT TOWED TO THE ...

Mileage: 195,000

2003 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR VEHICLE REPAIR. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SAFETY RECALL 15S27 WAS IMPROPERLY COMPLETED. THE AXLE CRACKED, THE INSTALLED BRACKET AND AXLE COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. THE FAILURE HAPPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. *JS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT CALLED CREST FORD FLAT ROCK (22675 GIBRALTAR RD, FLAT ROCK, MI 48134) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL...

Mileage: 138,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT CALLED CREST FORD FLAT ROCK (22675 GIBRALTAR RD, FLAT ROCK, MI 48134) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL...

Mileage: 138,000

I JUST PURCHASED THE VAN FOR MY WIFE & WHEN I WAS HAVING A GARAGE INSTALL TIRES ON IT THE TECH NOTICED THAT WHILE THE REAR AXLE DID HAVE THE INEFFECTIVE AXLE CLAMPS ON IT FROM A DEALER THE AXLE WAS RUSTING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE & ACTUALLY HAS RUSTED A HOLE IN IT. THE OTHER PROBLEM IS THE FRONT SUBFRA...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AT CARRIAGE FORD DEALER LOCATED IN CLARKSVILLE, INDIANA WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A FRACTURED TRANSMISSION CASING...

Mileage: 175,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON SHORTLY AFTER STARTING THE VAN AND DRIVING IT. BEEN LIKE THIS FOR YEARS. LOOKS LIKE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED AND ADDRESSED.

Mileage: 70,000

HELLO I WAS DRIVING MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN. I PURCHASED AROUND MARCH 2016 I WAS TAKING MY KIDS TO SCHOOL WHEN THE REAR AXEL BROKE. I LOOKED UNDER AND IT LOOKS LIKE FORD PUT ENFORCEMENT BRACKETS ON IT BUT IT IS BROKE AT ONE OF THE BRACKETS . THANKFULLY I WAS ABLE TO KEEP CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE....

Mileage: 133,000

HELLO I WAS DRIVING MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN. I PURCHASED AROUND MARCH 2016 I WAS TAKING MY KIDS TO SCHOOL WHEN THE REAR AXEL BROKE. I LOOKED UNDER AND IT LOOKS LIKE FORD PUT ENFORCEMENT BRACKETS ON IT BUT IT IS BROKE AT ONE OF THE BRACKETS . THANKFULLY I WAS ABLE TO KEEP CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE....

Mileage: 133,000

HELLO I WAS DRIVING MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN. I PURCHASED AROUND MARCH 2016 I WAS TAKING MY KIDS TO SCHOOL WHEN THE REAR AXEL BROKE. I LOOKED UNDER AND IT LOOKS LIKE FORD PUT ENFORCEMENT BRACKETS ON IT BUT IT IS BROKE AT ONE OF THE BRACKETS . THANKFULLY I WAS ABLE TO KEEP CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE....

Mileage: 133,000

ABS AND BREAK LIGHTS IS ON AFTER DRIVER 3 MIN

APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS AGO I NOTICED FLUID LEAKING UNDER THE VEHICLE I LOOKED AT IT AND THOUGHT IT WAS OIL I CHECKED THE OIL IT WAS FINE, A FRIEND MENTIONED RACK AND PINION SO I LOOKED THERE AND THAT'S WHERE THE LEAKING CAME FROM. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A GARAGE FOR PROFESSIONAL OPINION WAS TOLD IT...

Mileage: 142,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOWING GARAGE WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED ...

Mileage: 220,000

REAR AXLE BEAM IS SO BADLY CRACKED IT BENT THE BALL JOINT FOR 1 TIRE SO BAD IT ATE THE TIRE

Mileage: 20,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS RUBBING ON THE INSIDE WHEEL WELL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR AXLE HAD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DAVIS FORD...

Mileage: 155,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 8 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE ODOR OF BURNING RUBBER WAS PRESENT. ALSO, THE CONTACT LOST STEERING ABILITY. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR WHEELS WERE ...

Mileage: 250,000

ABS MODULE IS BAD - WELL KNOWN COLD SOLDER JOINT PROBLEM

Mileage: 100,000

I REPLACED THE CONTROL ARMS ABOUT 25,000 MILES AGO AND THEY ARE SHOCKED ALREADY AND I ONLY DRIVE ON THE ROAD NO OFFROAD AND THAT WILL BE THE THIRD SET WE PUT IN TO THIS VAN SINCE WE HAD IT AT 108,000 MILES BRAND NEW PARTS WERE PUT IN IF YOU GUYS DON'T DO ANYTHING OF A FREE REPLACEMENT ON IT MY WIFE ...

Mileage: 60,000

VEHICLE DID NOT PASS MAINE INSPECTION TEST DUE TO SUBRAME RUST. FORD WINDSTAR1999-2003 WAS AN RECALL FOR THAT PROBLEM ISSUE BY NHSTA BUT MY VEHICLE IS NOT ON THE LIST.

Mileage: 153,800

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A SCRAPING SOUND FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE HAD FRACTURED, WHICH CAUSED THE TIRES TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR MECHANI...

Mileage: 150,000

REPLACED WATER PUMP HAD STARTED FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES SHUT OFF TRIED TO START IT THE NEXT DAY AVERT NOTHING NO CLICKING OR HUMMING OR ANYTHING ALL THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON EVEN I TRIED TO START IT AND THREW HEADLIGHTS ARE REALLY BRIGHT BUT HOWEVER THEY DO NOT COME ON WHEN I TRY AND START MY VAN T...

Mileage: 177,200

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, BOTH REAR TIRES COLLAPSED INTO THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE MORRISTOWN FORD DEALER (LOCATED AT 1112 W MORRIS BLVD, MORRISTOWN, TN 37813) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRACKETS WERE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. ...

Mileage: 111,000

WHILE DRIVING THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AT THE SAME TIME

Mileage: 162,900

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ON THE INTERSTATE OR ANY OTHER ROAD, THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT OFF FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS. I HEARD A CLICKING SOUND UNDER THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASH LIKE THE SOUND OF A RELAY ENGAGING. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. I HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED AND IT WAS OK FOR ABOUT 2-3 WEEKS TH...

Mileage: 145,000

VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT 45MPH WHEN THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED COMPLETELY, CAUSING ME TO VEER INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC (LUCKILY THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT). VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN IN FOR INITIAL REAR AXLE RECALL IN 2010 (10S13), WHERE SUPPORT BRACKETS WERE PLACED ON EXISTING AXLE. REVISITED THE DEALER F...

Mileage: 260,000

ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON SIMUTAINOUSLY AND THE ABS SYSTEM FAILS TO OPERATE.. THIS IS AN INTERMITTANT PROBLEM.. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF, THE SYSTEM RESETS. IT HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS UNDER MOTION AND CAN BE UNDER ANY CONDITIONS...

Mileage: 145,000

ON 20JUN2017, THE REAR AXLE BROKE. AS PART OF A FORD RECALL, THE AXLE HAD REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS INSTALLED BY (GRAHAM) FORD OF MANSFIELD. THOSE BRACKETS WERE INSPECTED BY (GRAHAM) FORD OF MANSFIELD IN 2015 AND WERE DECLARED TO HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AS PER FORD MOTOR COMPANY INSTRUCTIONS AND, AS A CO...

Mileage: 195,000

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE FAILURE AT 102,000 MILES. APPEARS TO BE A CONTINUING TREND WITH VARIOUS FORD MODELS, AND REPAIR IS EXPENSIVE; APPROXIMATELY $2,000. IF ABS CONTROL MODULE IS FAILING, ABS NO LONGER WORKS. DOUBT ACCURACY OF ABS WARNING LIGHT TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WARNING.

Mileage: 102,300

I AM THE OWNER OF A 03 FORD WINDSTAR THAT I PURCHASED ON JUNE 2016. IT HAS 116,000 MILES. I RECENTLY FOUND OUT THAT FORD ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE REAR AXLE #15S27. THIS RECALL WAS TO INSPECT REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS THAT WERE DONE UNDER A PREVIOUS RECALL #10S13. AFTER I FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL I LOO...

Mileage: 116,000

TRANSMISSION JUST STARTED SLIPPING OUT OF NOWHERE , STOPPED FOR A RED LIGHT PUT IN NUETRAL LIGHT TURNS GREEN AND I PUT IT INTO DRIVE AND START TO ROLL THE VAN WOULDNT BUDGE LOOKED OUT THE WINDOW AND LEAKING ALOT OF TRANSMISSION FLUID . PARKED IT IN NEARBY PARKING LOT ADDED TRANNY FLUID STILL NOT D...

Mileage: 129,000

THE PASSENGER SIDE SUB FRAME HAS RUSTED THROUGH. THE DEALER HAD DONE THE RECALL REPAIR AND STILL RIGHT IN THE SPOT OF THE REPAIR THE SUB FRAME CRACKED AND SPLIT. FORD SAYS THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THEIR REPAIR DIDN'T RESOLVE THE ISSUE.

Mileage: 94,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING, THE REAR AXLE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRACKET FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE REAR AXLE TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO...

Mileage: 130,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND WHILE STATIONARY, THE HAZARD LIGHTS FLASHED AND WOULD NOT TURN OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS COULD NOT BE USED DUE TO THE INVOLUNTARY FLASHING OF THE HAZARD LIGHTS. IN ADDITION, THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING INDI...

Mileage: 90,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND WHILE STATIONARY, THE HAZARD LIGHTS FLASHED AND WOULD NOT TURN OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS COULD NOT BE USED DUE TO THE INVOLUNTARY FLASHING OF THE HAZARD LIGHTS. IN ADDITION, THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING INDI...

Mileage: 90,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 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...

WIFE DRIVING DOWN STREET WHEN SHE HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND THE REAR AXLE BROKE.

Mileage: 150,000

FORD HAD A RECALL REAL AXEL AND THEY DON'T WANT TO FIX IT

Mileage: 172,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, A CLUNKING NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TIRE SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR AX...

Mileage: 140,000

WHEN I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT ONTO A BUSY HIGHWAY I COULD SMELL RUBBER BURNIG AND I HEARD AND FELT A BIG LOUD BANG,.THEN THERE WAS SMOKE ALL AROUND VAN.IT WAS THE REAR AXLE/ SUB-FRAME FRACTURE AND YES THERE WERE RECALLS AND WORK WAS DONE BY FORD DEALER THANK GOD ME AND MY CHILDREN WERE NOT...

Mileage: 120,000

WHEN I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT ONTO A BUSY HIGHWAY I COULD SMELL RUBBER BURNIG AND I HEARD AND FELT A BIG LOUD BANG,.THEN THERE WAS SMOKE ALL AROUND VAN.IT WAS THE REAR AXLE/ SUB-FRAME FRACTURE AND YES THERE WERE RECALLS AND WORK WAS DONE BY FORD DEALER THANK GOD ME AND MY CHILDREN WERE NOT...

Mileage: 120,000

REAR AXLE CRACKED. UNABLE TO DRIVE WITHOUT RISKING IT BREAKING IN HALF.

Mileage: 182,000

WHILE THE 2003 FORD WINDSTAR VAN WAS BEING OPERATED AND IN MOTION, THE VEHICLE'S STEERING BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE AND SUBSEQUENTLY INOPERABLE, LEADING TO A BREAKDOWN IN THE ROADWAY.

Mileage: 112,000

I WAS INFORMED OF A RECALL TO THE REAR AXLE ON MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR, I TOOK THE VAN INTO THE DEALER AND HAD THE INSPECTION DONE AS WELL AS THE BRACKETS INSTALLED. ( 15S27). THE VAN WAS THEN PARKED FOR APPROX 5 MONTHS AFTER THE PROCEDURE WAS DONE AS I WAS GIVEN A COMPANY VEHICLE. I WAS THEN LET GO F...

Mileage: 190,000

THE REAR AXLE ON MY VEHICLE CRACKED AND CAUSED MY TIRES TO RUB AGAINST MY VEHICLE, DAMAGING BRAND NEW TIRES. WHEN BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOP, WAS TOLD THAT A PATCH HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN MADE ON THE VEHICLE, BUT IT WAS DONE BADLY AND DID NOT HOLD. FORD WOULD DO NOTHING TO RIGHT THIS AND DENIED TH...

Mileage: 150,000

THE REAR AXLE ON MY VEHICLE CRACKED AND CAUSED MY TIRES TO RUB AGAINST MY VEHICLE, DAMAGING BRAND NEW TIRES. WHEN BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOP, WAS TOLD THAT A PATCH HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN MADE ON THE VEHICLE, BUT IT WAS DONE BADLY AND DID NOT HOLD. FORD WOULD DO NOTHING TO RIGHT THIS AND DENIED TH...

Mileage: 150,000

THE ABS AND PARKING BRAKE LIGHT COME ON AFTER DRIVING. THE ONLY WAY TO CLEAR THE LIGHTS IS TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE AND TURN THIS BACK ON. THE LIGHTS WILL EVENTUALLY COME BACK. THE CONCERN IS ARE THE BRAKES ACTUALLY HAVING AN ISSUE. SYSTEM HAS BEEN GIVEN AN OVERHAUL: PADS, ROTORS, NEW MASTER CYLI...

Mileage: 120,000

DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN MY REAR AXLE CRACKED. ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BUT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER.

Mileage: 199,400

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE DRIVER HEARD A SQUEAKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL. ...

Mileage: 180,000

IN SEPT 2016, I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL FROM FORD TO RE-INSPECT A PREVIOUS RECALL REPAIR FOR MY REAR AXLE FROM 2012. IT STATED THAT REPAIRS WOULD BE MADE FREE OF CHARGE IF DEFECTS WERE FOUND IN THE REPAIRS. IT ALSO STATED THAT IF I CHOSE TO DO SO, EVEN IF THE REPAIRS "PASSED", I COULD...

Mileage: 107,200

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE A CLUNKING NOISE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DISCOVERED THAT THE SUB FRAME HAD CRACKED AND SEPARATED DUE TO RUST AND CORROSION. THE VEHIC...

Mileage: 236,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE REAR AXLE CRACKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 217,000.

Mileage: 217,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE REAR AXLE SUDDENLY FRACTURED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTS...

Mileage: 120,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD, A CLUNKING NOISE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIR...

Mileage: 144,000

OUR ENGINE CRADLE RECENTLY BROKE AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. WE JUST FOUND OUT THIS FALLS UNDER RECALL NUMBER 15V608 (FORD RECALL # 15S27). WE WOULD LIKE THIS TO BE RESOLVED AT LITTLE OR NO COST TO US, BUT WE ARE UNSURE HOW TO START THE PROCESS WITH A RECALL.

Mileage: 160,000

TAKATA RECALL UNCONTROLLABLE DRIVING WITH STEERING REAR END FISHTAILING. *TR

Mileage: 189,300

TAKATA RECALL UNCONTROLLABLE DRIVING WITH STEERING REAR END FISHTAILING. *TR

Mileage: 189,300

TAKATA RECALL UNCONTROLLABLE DRIVING WITH STEERING REAR END FISHTAILING. *TR

Mileage: 189,300

TAKATA RECALL UNCONTROLLABLE DRIVING WITH STEERING REAR END FISHTAILING. *TR

Mileage: 189,300

2003 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY LEAVING CAR AND DRIVER STRANDED ON BRIDGE. DRIVER WAS VERY LUCKY NOT TO BE HURT. CAR HAD PREVIOUS RECALLS PERFORMED BY FORD ON SEPT 4, 2012 AS RECALL NUMBERS 10S13 AND 11S16, BOTH DONE AT SAME TIME. HOWEVER THESE RECALLS WERE NOT EFFECT...

Mileage: 112,000

2003 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY LEAVING CAR AND DRIVER STRANDED ON BRIDGE. DRIVER WAS VERY LUCKY NOT TO BE HURT. CAR HAD PREVIOUS RECALLS PERFORMED BY FORD ON SEPT 4, 2012 AS RECALL NUMBERS 10S13 AND 11S16, BOTH DONE AT SAME TIME. HOWEVER THESE RECALLS WERE NOT EFFECT...

Mileage: 112,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE AND A SNAP. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME FRACTURED AND THE TIE ROD SNAPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Mileage: 160,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE AND A SNAP. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME FRACTURED AND THE TIE ROD SNAPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Mileage: 160,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ABS, ENGINE, AND BRAKE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURES RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. ...

Mileage: 160,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ABS, ENGINE, AND BRAKE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURES RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. ...

Mileage: 160,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN, A BURNING RUBBER ODOR AND LOUD NOISE WERE PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REPA...

Mileage: 130,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION), THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COMPLETELY REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. T...

Mileage: 109,000

TAKATA RECALL, RECEIVED SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 15S27 FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY, STATING THAT REAR AXLE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IMPROPERLY AND MAY RESULT IN COMPLETE REAR AXLE FRACTURE AND AN INCREASED RISK OF CRASH. I HAVE TAKEN MY WINDSTAR IN FOR THE INSPECTION AND THEY ARE TELL...

Mileage: 180,000

2003 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REAR AXLE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS RECALL NOTICE REPAIR ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER PERFORMED A VISUAL CHECK OF THE VEHICLE, BUT NOTHING WAS REPLACED. *JB

2003 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REAR AXLE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS RECALL NOTICE REPAIR ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER PERFORMED A VISUAL CHECK OF THE VEHICLE, BUT NOTHING WAS REPLACED. *JB

2003 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REAR AXLE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS RECALL NOTICE REPAIR ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE BRACKETS WERE INSTALLED CORRECTLY. HOWEVER, THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE AXLE. *JB

2003 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REAR AXLE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS RECALL NOTICE REPAIR ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE BRACKETS WERE INSTALLED CORRECTLY. HOWEVER, THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE AXLE. *JB

2003 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO REPAIR AXLE RECALL NOTICE UNTIL CONSUMER PAYS FOR A NEW $300 AXLE REPLACEMENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER INSTALLED THE BRACKETS AT NO CHARGE. *JB

2003 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO REPAIR AXLE RECALL NOTICE UNTIL CONSUMER PAYS FOR A NEW $300 AXLE REPLACEMENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER INSTALLED THE BRACKETS AT NO CHARGE. *JB

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL GARAGE AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Mileage: 130,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN PARK, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE HAD CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MEC...

Mileage: 121,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN PARK, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE HAD CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MEC...

Mileage: 121,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE ON THE VEHICLE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED PER A PREVIOUS RECALL REGARDING THE REAR AXLE. THE CONTACT INQUIRED ABOUT REIMBURSEMENT ELIGIBILITY FOR THE REPAIRS. THE NHTSA C...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY VEERED TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. ...

Mileage: 129,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWERVE UNCONTROLLABLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE AXLE FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT RECEIVED ...

Mileage: 130,000

WHEN DRIVING THE ABS LIGHT AND RED BRAKE LIGHT COME ON TOGETHER. MY VAN HAS 77,483 ACTUAL MILES ON IT! I HAD A BRAKE CHECK AT LOCAL FORD DEALER AND THEY REPORTED 80% BRAKE LINING STILL ON,

Mileage: 77,480

ABS AND BRAKE ALARM LIGHTS ILLUMINATE ON THE DASHBOARD AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF DRIVING AND STAY ON UNTIL THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. I SUSPECT THIS INDICATES A PROBLEM THAT DISABLES THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. DIAGNOSTIC SCANNER SHOWS AT LEAST 12 STORED FAULTS I...

Mileage: 180,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER BEING REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION). THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR TRACK BAR WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BEFORE THE REPAIR COULD BE COMPLETED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED....

Mileage: 140,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE BOLTS ON THE BRACKET OF THE REAR AXLE BECAME LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,000.

Mileage: 131,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR AXLE BEAM WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN N...

Mileage: 146,000

MY LOCAL BILL BROWN FORD AT 32222 PLYMOUTH RD LIVONIA MI 48150 (734)421-7000 FALSIFIED THAT THEY REPLACED A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING U CAN HEAR A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR.

Mileage: 135,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED, EVEN THOUGH THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS WERE ON CORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 220,000. UPDATED 01/11/2017*CT *TR

Mileage: 220,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED, EVEN THOUGH THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS WERE ON CORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 220,000. UPDATED 01/11/2017*CT *TR

Mileage: 220,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CA...

Mileage: 116,949

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CA...

Mileage: 116,949

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT IDLED AT AN ACCELERATED RATE. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TP SENSOR AND MULTIPLE OTHER PARTS NEEDED T...

Mileage: 48,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED. AS A RESULT OF THE AXLE FAILURE, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS N...

Mileage: 180,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKE...

Mileage: 119,863

MY ABS LIGHTS AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AND ABS SYSTEM SEEMS TO BE ENGAGED WHEN NO BRAKING IS HAPPENING. WHEN BRAKES ARE ENGAGED THE BRAKING SEEMS TO TAKE A LOT LONGER. ABS MODULE HAS DEFECTIVE SOLDER JOINTS CAUSING MANY SYSTEM FAILURES. FAILURE HAPPENS WHEN STATIONARY.

Mileage: 95,000

ABS LIGHT. TOOK MY 2003 WINDSTAR WITH ONLY 74,000 MILES ON IT TO AN AUTO PARTS STORE TO GET CODES AS TO EXPLAIN THE REDUNDANT ABS LIGHT. THERE WERE AT LEAST 12 CODES ALL POINTING BACK TO THE ABS MODULE. THIS ISSUE WITH THE ABS HAS BEEN ON GOING FOR 2+ YEARS.

Mileage: 74,000

ABS LIGHT. TOOK MY 2003 WINDSTAR WITH ONLY 74,000 MILES ON IT TO AN AUTO PARTS STORE TO GET CODES AS TO EXPLAIN THE REDUNDANT ABS LIGHT. THERE WERE AT LEAST 12 CODES ALL POINTING BACK TO THE ABS MODULE. THIS ISSUE WITH THE ABS HAS BEEN ON GOING FOR 2+ YEARS.

Mileage: 74,000

I WAS DRIVING AT HWY SPEED AND RPM'S WENT UP AND CAR SLOWED DOWN.STOPPED AND TRIED SHIFTING GEARS NO LUCK/MOVEMENT.HAD CAR TOWED.TRANSMISSION WIPED OUT SECOND TIME IN 14 MONTHS.FORD NEEDS TO STEP UP.

Mileage: 225,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR A ROUTINE INSPECTION AND IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE HAD EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION. THE PART NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION), 12V195000 (SUSPE...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR A ROUTINE INSPECTION AND IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE HAD EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION. THE PART NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION), 12V195000 (SUSPE...

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT REMAIN ON CONSTANTLY.

Mileage: 174,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE AND THE CONTACT HAD TO STEER THE VEHICLE IN EXCESS TO KEEP IT IN POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED TH...

Mileage: 273,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE AND THE CONTACT HAD TO STEER THE VEHICLE IN EXCESS TO KEEP IT IN POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED TH...

Mileage: 273,000

I WAS BACKING DOWN THE DRIVEWAY WHEN MY FORD WINDSTAR 2003 ENGINE STARTED REVVING AND I HAD TO PUT BOTH FEET ON THE BREAKS TO STOP THE CAR FROM RUNNING OUT OF CONTROL. AFTER I PUT BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKES TO RELEASE THE ENGINE FROM REVVING DID IT STOP. IT HAPPENED AGAIN ON THE SAME DAY AND IT TOOK AL...

Mileage: 120,000

I WAS BACKING DOWN THE DRIVEWAY WHEN MY FORD WINDSTAR 2003 ENGINE STARTED REVVING AND I HAD TO PUT BOTH FEET ON THE BREAKS TO STOP THE CAR FROM RUNNING OUT OF CONTROL. AFTER I PUT BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKES TO RELEASE THE ENGINE FROM REVVING DID IT STOP. IT HAPPENED AGAIN ON THE SAME DAY AND IT TOOK AL...

Mileage: 120,000

I WAS BACKING DOWN THE DRIVEWAY WHEN MY FORD WINDSTAR 2003 ENGINE STARTED REVVING AND I HAD TO PUT BOTH FEET ON THE BREAKS TO STOP THE CAR FROM RUNNING OUT OF CONTROL. AFTER I PUT BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKES TO RELEASE THE ENGINE FROM REVVING DID IT STOP. IT HAPPENED AGAIN ON THE SAME DAY AND IT TOOK AL...

Mileage: 120,000

MY SPEEDOMETER WILL NOT WORK AT ALL, GO UP AND DOWN OR GET STUCK, INDICATING THE WRONG SPEED, WHILE IN MOTION, ALSO AT A STOP, IT WILL POP UP, HAPPENS ON CITY STREET AND ON HIGHWAY. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS AND THERE ARE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT ISSUE WITH FORD WINDSTAR MINIVANS. TO ME THIS IS AN EX...

Mileage: 140,000

MY SPEEDOMETER WILL NOT WORK AT ALL, GO UP AND DOWN OR GET STUCK, INDICATING THE WRONG SPEED, WHILE IN MOTION, ALSO AT A STOP, IT WILL POP UP, HAPPENS ON CITY STREET AND ON HIGHWAY. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS AND THERE ARE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT ISSUE WITH FORD WINDSTAR MINIVANS. TO ME THIS IS AN EX...

Mileage: 140,000

MY SPEEDOMETER WILL NOT WORK AT ALL, GO UP AND DOWN OR GET STUCK, INDICATING THE WRONG SPEED, WHILE IN MOTION, ALSO AT A STOP, IT WILL POP UP, HAPPENS ON CITY STREET AND ON HIGHWAY. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS AND THERE ARE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT ISSUE WITH FORD WINDSTAR MINIVANS. TO ME THIS IS AN EX...

Mileage: 140,000

ON MAY 24 WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY I WAS A PASSENGER IN MY SONS CAR WHEN IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A TREMENDOUS RATE OF SPEED AND WITH A LOUD NOISE AND CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT, WHICH WAS PUSHED INTO OUR SHED. I SUSTAINED INJURIES OF 6 BROKEN RIBS, BRUISED LUNG AND CONTUSIONS TO M...

Mileage: 85,000

ON MAY 24 WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY I WAS A PASSENGER IN MY SONS CAR WHEN IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A TREMENDOUS RATE OF SPEED AND WITH A LOUD NOISE AND CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT, WHICH WAS PUSHED INTO OUR SHED. I SUSTAINED INJURIES OF 6 BROKEN RIBS, BRUISED LUNG AND CONTUSIONS TO M...

Mileage: 85,000

ON MAY 24 WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY I WAS A PASSENGER IN MY SONS CAR WHEN IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A TREMENDOUS RATE OF SPEED AND WITH A LOUD NOISE AND CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT, WHICH WAS PUSHED INTO OUR SHED. I SUSTAINED INJURIES OF 6 BROKEN RIBS, BRUISED LUNG AND CONTUSIONS TO M...

Mileage: 85,000

REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF WHILE DRIVING,( BACKING UP IN DRIVEWAY) MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR

Mileage: 150,000

YESTERDAY ( JULY 5, 2016) WHEN MY SON ARRIVED AT HOME, PLACED THE 2003 WINDSTAR IN PARK, TURNED OFF, TOOK THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, TOOK OUT THE SEAT BELT, OPENED THE DOOR AND WHEN CLOSED THE DOOR THE FRONT AIRBAGS (DRIVER & DRIVER SIDE) DEPLOYED SUDDENLY. MY WIFE CALL THE DEALER AND THE DEALER...

Mileage: 133,251

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT NOTED THAT DUE TO THE FAILURE THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE OPERATED WITHOUT RISKING FURTHER DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V385...

Mileage: 183,000

THE REAR AXLE ON OUR 2003 FORD WINDSTAR CRACKED WHILE MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING IT. THANK GOODNESS IT DID NOT RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT AND SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A NEARBY LOT. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW AND IT HAS BEEN RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT AND NOW THE AXLE. WE DID HAVE THE RECALL "BRACKETS" ...

Mileage: 110,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THERE WAS A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THERE WERE BLACK TIRES MARKS ON THE ROAD AND THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE BRAKES SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN I...

Mileage: 78,568

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLES WERE FRACTURED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS TO...

Mileage: 189,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AFTER A FEW MINUTES AND STAYS ON.

Mileage: 80,000

THE FORD DEALER JUST SERVICED TWO SAFETY RECALLS, I.E. THE ENGINE SUBFRAME FRACTURE AND REAR AXLE ON THE WEEK ON 3/7/2016. I IMMEDIATELY FEEL THE CAR SWAY SLIGHTLY AT HIGH SPEED. I THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE ALIGNMENT ISSUE, SO DIDN'T PAY TOO MUCH ATTENTION. ON 3/29/16, THE CAR SWAY BADLY ESPECIALLY WHEN I...

Mileage: 101,760

THE SPEED METER GAUGES GOES CRAZY

Mileage: 156,649

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS ABNORMALLY SHIFTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER...

Mileage: 161,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART HOWEVER, THE REAR TIRES WERE LEANED IN AND THE REAR BRACKETS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT...

THIS IS A RECALL FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY REGARDING DETERIATION OF THE REAR AXLE. I FIRST LEARNED OF IT IN EARLY DECEMBER 2015. TOOK INTO MY LOCAL DEALER ON DECEMBER 11 AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT QUALIFIED FOR THE RECALL. NOW THEY KEEP TELLING ME THAT THEY CAN'T GET THE PARTS. HOW LONG DOES A COMPANY ...

OUR WINDSTAR WAS RECALLED 3 TIMES UNDER FORD'S SAFETY RECALL # 15S27/NHTSA RECALL # 15V-608 FOR THE REAR AXLE. THE FIRST RECALL WAS TO CHECK FOR CRACKS AND IF NONE FOUND, THE AXLE WAS PAINTED. THE SECOND RECALL WAS TO CHECK AGAIN FOR CRACKS AND IF NONE FOUND, THE FORD DEALERSHIP ATTACHED 2 BRACKETS ...

Mileage: 84,520

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHEN THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD. UPON RETURNING TO THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE WHEEL WAS TILTED INWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE R...

Mileage: 198,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE COOLING INDICATOR BECAME TRAPPED IN THE SPEEDOMETER AND GEAR SHIFTER AREA, CAUSING THE GEAR SHIFTER NOT TO ENGAGE IN PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL NEEDED TO ...

Mileage: 50,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE COMING TO A STOP, THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND AND THE ANTI-BRAKE SYSTEM AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO SWITCH OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN T...

Mileage: 75,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNT RUBBER ODOR AND THEN AN UNKNOWN REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR AXLE, TIRE LINE, AND THE REAR TIRE NEEDED T...

Mileage: 220,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V385000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED NOT LONG AFTER THE RECALL REMEDY WAS PERFORMED. AFTERWARDS, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN...

Mileage: 199,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT BRAKE FLUID NEEDED TO BE ADDED IN THE VEHICLE. THE TECHNICIAN ADDED BRAKE FLUID TO THE VEHICLE BUT THE FAILURE PER...

THE TRACTION CONTROL TURNS ON AND OFF WITH SWITCH IN OFF POSITION. ON A CLEAR DRY DAY THE SYSTEM WILL TURN ON WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT . THE CAR MUST BE IN MOTION FOR THIS TO HAPPEN. THE CAR DOES THIS VERY OFTEN. WE CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. SOMETIMES YOU MIGHT HEAR A HUM. IT HAPPENS ON ALL TYPES OF...

Mileage: 95,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE TAKING THE VEHICLE FOR A ROUTINE CHECK, THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE AXLE WAS FRACTURED IN TWO PLACES ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRACKETS WERE PLACED ON A FAULTY AXLE. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CO...

Mileage: 125,000

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD COME ON AND OFF AT DIFFERENT TIMES. SOMETIMES THEY STAY FOR A WHILE (DAYS) AND THEN GO OFF FOR (DAYS). ALSO, I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE GAUGE ARMS ON THE DASHBOARD ALL OF SUDDEN WILL GO BACK AND FORTH IN A QUICK MOTION. THEN SOMETIMES STICK IN ON...

Mileage: 100,000

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD COME ON AND OFF AT DIFFERENT TIMES. SOMETIMES THEY STAY FOR A WHILE (DAYS) AND THEN GO OFF FOR (DAYS). ALSO, I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE GAUGE ARMS ON THE DASHBOARD ALL OF SUDDEN WILL GO BACK AND FORTH IN A QUICK MOTION. THEN SOMETIMES STICK IN ON...

Mileage: 100,000

I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR ONE WEEK AGO WITH 96000 MILES ON IT. BECAUSE I PREVIOUSLY GOT A 1995 WINDSTAR WITH AX4S TRANSMISSION, RUNNING OVER 190000 MILES WITHOUT ANY TRANSMISSION ISSUES. I THEN BOUGHT THE 2003 CAR WITH RELATIVELY LOW MILEAGE AND HOPE IT WOULD LAST THE SIMILAR LENGTH. THIS 2003 CAR IS W...

Mileage: 96,010

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FOR THE REAR AXLE, HAD 2 (TWO) FORD DEALERS LOOK AT THE AXLE. FIRST DEALER NOTED CRACKS, OFFERED TO REPLACE AXLE FOR $700. FIRST DEALER DID NOT ENTER RECALL/INSPECTION INTO FORD DATABASE, NO RECORD. SECOND DEALER PERFORMED INSPECTION, SAID AXLE WAS "GOOD TO GO". I INSPECTED AX...

Mileage: 154,161

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR IN THE COUNTRY AND HEARD NOISES WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. WHEN SHE SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING SHE STOPPED. DISCOVERED THE REAR AXLE HAD SPLIT WHERE IT HAD BEEN BEEFED UP WITH BRACKETS AFTER FORD'S 10S13 RECALL. FORD IS SAYING WE HAVE TO PAY $300 TO MAKE REPAIRS ON AN ISSUE...

Mileage: 250,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE AT THE DEALER HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION), THE TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED THAT THE AXLE WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILUR...

Mileage: 132,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE AT THE LOCAL DEALER FOR A RECALL REPAIR, THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Mileage: 187,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE AT THE LOCAL DEALER FOR A RECALL REPAIR, THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Mileage: 187,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE IN WHICH THE REAR AXLE PREMATURELY CRACKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V195000 (SUSPENSION), BUT IT DID NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SEC...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000(SUSPENSION), THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE REAR AXLE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE AXLE REPLACEMENT NOT BEING INCLUDED IN ...

Mileage: 141,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000(SUSPENSION), THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE REAR AXLE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE AXLE REPLACEMENT NOT BEING INCLUDED IN ...

Mileage: 141,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE FRONT WHEELS VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT AXLE FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ...

Mileage: 147,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE INSPECTED BECAUSE IT WAS UNSAFE TO USE A ...

Mileage: 98,000

LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN RYAN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE FORD MOTOR COMPANY ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED IN MAY, THE SPRING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THREE MONTHS LATER, THE PASSENGER FRONT SPRING BROKE. *JB UPDATED 11/30/15.*JB

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE BRAKE AND OVERDRIVE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPR...

Mileage: 144,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE BRAKE AND OVERDRIVE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPR...

Mileage: 144,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SWAYED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE AXLE FRACTURED AND THE TIRE LEANED INWARDS INTO THE WHEEL WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAG...

Mileage: 164,000

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD . IN MUNCIE INDIANA . THE REAR END ON THE RIGHT SIDE WENT DOWN ALL MOST CAUSED ME TO WRECK . FOUND O UT THAT DAY WHEN I GOT IT TO THE AUTO GARAGE THAT THE REAR END HAD RUSTED THREW . AT 66,000 MILES . HOW CAN A COMPANY PUT OUT CRAP LIKE THIS THAT MIGHT HAVE COAST ME MY L...

Mileage: 66,000

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD . IN MUNCIE INDIANA . THE REAR END ON THE RIGHT SIDE WENT DOWN ALL MOST CAUSED ME TO WRECK . FOUND O UT THAT DAY WHEN I GOT IT TO THE AUTO GARAGE THAT THE REAR END HAD RUSTED THREW . AT 66,000 MILES . HOW CAN A COMPANY PUT OUT CRAP LIKE THIS THAT MIGHT HAVE COAST ME MY L...

Mileage: 66,000

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT STARTED MAKING A LOUD NOISE. I STOPPED AND PARKED THE CAR. UPON MY INSPECTION THE DRIVER REAR TIRE WAS LEANING OUT ON AN ANGLE.A MECHANIC INSPECTED IT AND NOTICED THE REAR AXLE WAS BROKEN. THERE WAS NO NOISE OR PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THIS TIME. THE REAR AXLE HAD TO BE REPLACED.

Mileage: 132,771

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE REAR AXLE SUDDENLY FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V385000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE ...

Mileage: 134,000

THIS IS IN REGARDS TO THE REAR AXLE CRACKING. DURING MY RECENT STATE VEHICLE INSPECTION, THE REAR AXLE WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. THE REAR AXLE WAS REINFORCED PER RECALL NOTICE IN 2011, BUT WHERE THE REINFORCEMENT IS AT, IS WHERE AXLE IS CRACKED. FORD WILL NOT COVER THE REPLACEMENT OF THE AXLE DUE TO...

Mileage: 108,000

THIS IS IN REGARDS TO THE REAR AXLE CRACKING. DURING MY RECENT STATE VEHICLE INSPECTION, THE REAR AXLE WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. THE REAR AXLE WAS REINFORCED PER RECALL NOTICE IN 2011, BUT WHERE THE REINFORCEMENT IS AT, IS WHERE AXLE IS CRACKED. FORD WILL NOT COVER THE REPLACEMENT OF THE AXLE DUE TO...

Mileage: 108,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 1 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND THE REAR AXLE COMPLETELY FRACTURED INTO TWO PIECES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WA...

Mileage: 180,000

2003 FORD WINDSTAR TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED AT 87343 MILES. I HAVE SEEN THOUSANDS OF REPORTS ON 2003 FORD WINDSTAR TRANSMISSIONS FAILING UNDER 70K MILES. TRANSMISSIONS SHOULD BE RECALLED.

Mileage: 87,343

WENT TO PULL OUT OF PARKING SPACE. NONE OF THE GEARS WORKED. ENDED UP HAVING VEHICLE TOWED. THANKFUL MY HUSBAND WASN'T ON THE WAY TO WORK GOING 60-65 MPH. CONTACTED FORD AND WAS TOLD TOO BAD SINCE IT WASN'T DIAGNOSED BY ONE OF THEIR DEALERS SHOPS BUT BY A MECHANIC WE'VE BEEN USING FOR YEARS. I'...

Mileage: 63,000

THIS VEHICLE WAS MINE AND GIVEN TO MY DAUGHTER IN LAW FOR THEIR FAMILY. SHE PUT IT INTO REVERSE TO LEAVE HER DRIVEWAY AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. NEITHER THE DRIVE OR REVERSE WAS WORKING...NOTHING WORKED. IT WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL GARAGE TO DETERMINE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND THE REPORT WAS...TRANSMI...

Mileage: 96,000

THE GAUGES IN THE VEHICLE KEEPS GOING NUTS. MOVING FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER,TACHOMETER, SPEEDOMETER, GAS, TEMPERATURE, BATTERY. THE TACHOMETER GAUGE HIT THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR AND NOW THAT IS PUSHED OVER TO 1. IT APPEARS THERE A MANY FORDS THAT HAVE THIS PROBLEM BUT FORD REFUSES TO FIX THE PROB...

Mileage: 163,200

REAR AXIL BROKE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. IT LOOKS LIKE IT RUSTED THROUGH

Mileage: 105,000

THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON. THEN THE VEHICLE IS FINE FOR DAYS THEN IT COMES ON AGAIN FOR NO REASON. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN INFREQUENT AND HAS ONLY RECENTLY BEFORE MORE OF A ISSUE. USUALLY THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY AND DOES NOT COME BACK FOR WEEKS. I WENT TO THE LOCAL ADVANCE AUTO SO THEY COULD PULL THE CODE ...

Mileage: 130,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, A LOUD NOISE EMITTED FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WAS BENT IN TOWARDS THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ...

Mileage: 150,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR TIRE WAS LEANING INWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR ...

REAR AXLE IS CRACKED AND HAS TO BE REPLACED. FORD RECALL IN 2011 FOR ISSUES WITH THE REAR AXLE - DEALER INSTALLED ADDITIONAL SUPPORT BRACKETS IN LIEU OF REPLACING THE AXLE WITH A NEW AXLE OF CURRENT DESIGN. IF THEY WOULD HAVE DONE THE REPLACEMENT WITH THE CURRENT AXLE DESIGN AND NOT ADDED A TEMPOR...

Mileage: 122,730

REAR AXLE IS CRACKED AND HAS TO BE REPLACED. FORD RECALL IN 2011 FOR ISSUES WITH THE REAR AXLE - DEALER INSTALLED ADDITIONAL SUPPORT BRACKETS IN LIEU OF REPLACING THE AXLE WITH A NEW AXLE OF CURRENT DESIGN. IF THEY WOULD HAVE DONE THE REPLACEMENT WITH THE CURRENT AXLE DESIGN AND NOT ADDED A TEMPOR...

Mileage: 122,730

I HAVE A 2003 WINDSTAR AND THE BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT COME ON AT THE SAME TIME QUITE OFTEN. IT WILL NOT GO OFF UNTILL YOU TURN OFF THE VAN AND RESTART AND EVEN THEN THEY OFTEN STAY ON.

ABS LIGHT IS ON DURING HOT DAY

Mileage: 90,000

THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON OCCASIONLY. BRAKES CONTINUE TO WORK. I AM TOLD IT GIVES A 1185 CODE MEANING A BAD MODULE.

Mileage: 92,000

ABS INDICATOR KEEPS TURNING ON AND OFF RANDOMLY AT INCREASING INTERVALS AND IS NOW STAYING ON MORE OFTEN. THE SPEEDOMETER'S NEEDLE IN THE DASHBOARD ALSO FAILS TO REGISTER THE SPEED THAT THE CAR IS GOING AND MOVES WILDLY BACK AND FORTH.

ABS INDICATOR KEEPS TURNING ON AND OFF RANDOMLY AT INCREASING INTERVALS AND IS NOW STAYING ON MORE OFTEN. THE SPEEDOMETER'S NEEDLE IN THE DASHBOARD ALSO FAILS TO REGISTER THE SPEED THAT THE CAR IS GOING AND MOVES WILDLY BACK AND FORTH.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Mileage: 130,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WORKED ERRATICALLY AND THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED...

Mileage: 81,415

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE AXLE WAS SEVERALLY CORRODED AND CRACKED. THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND EXPLAINED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V385000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE...

Mileage: 155,675

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP, THE DRIVER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER HAD TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKES, ABS, ENGINE, AND DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHTS PREVIOUSLY ILLUMINAT...

Mileage: 110,190

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP, THE DRIVER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER HAD TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKES, ABS, ENGINE, AND DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHTS PREVIOUSLY ILLUMINAT...

Mileage: 110,190

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP, THE DRIVER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER HAD TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKES, ABS, ENGINE, AND DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHTS PREVIOUSLY ILLUMINAT...

Mileage: 110,190

MY ABS LIGHT AND BREAKS TURN ON ONCE I DRIVE FOR A MILE ON THE ROAD AND IT STAY ON TILL I SHUT THE ENGINE OFF FOR THE FOLLOWING DAY FOR WORK. I ALREADY REPLACE MY BRAKES, REBUILD MY TRANSMISSION AND REPLACE ALL SPARK PLUGS AND CORDS, ALSO CHANGE MY ENGINE OIL ON TIME PRETTY MUCH A TAKE CARE OF MY ON...

Mileage: 144,000

"ABS" AND "BRAKE" INDICATOR LIGHTS WITHIN DASHBOARD TURN ON INTERMITTENTLY.

Mileage: 124,500

"ABS" AND "BRAKE" INDICATOR LIGHTS WITHIN DASHBOARD TURN ON INTERMITTENTLY.

Mileage: 124,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 118,000.

Mileage: 118,000

AFTER DRIVING THE CAN FOR ABOUT TEN MINUTES THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON . SINCE JULY 2013 IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING ALMOST EVERYDAY. JUST WINTER TIME IT DOESN'T HAPPEN AS OFTEN AS IN SUMMER. AFTER CHECKING THE CAR I GET CODE C1185 C1198 C1194 C1254 C1246 C1250 C1242 C12214

Mileage: 67,000

AFTER DRIVING THE CAN FOR ABOUT TEN MINUTES THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON . SINCE JULY 2013 IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING ALMOST EVERYDAY. JUST WINTER TIME IT DOESN'T HAPPEN AS OFTEN AS IN SUMMER. AFTER CHECKING THE CAR I GET CODE C1185 C1198 C1194 C1254 C1246 C1250 C1242 C12214

Mileage: 67,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON. *TR

Mileage: 38,000

I LEARNED OF A FRONT AXLE RECALL AND WHEN I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TO SCHEDULE REPAIRS, THEY INFORMED ME OF A REAR AXLE RECALL, SO "REPAIRS" WERE MADE TO BOTH FRONT AND REAR AXLES AT THE SAME TIME. HOWEVER, THIS MORNING ON MY WAY TO WORK (LUCKILY TRAVELING AT 25 MPH VS 75 ON THE INTERSTATE LAST NIGHT...

Mileage: 165,000

I LEARNED OF A FRONT AXLE RECALL AND WHEN I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TO SCHEDULE REPAIRS, THEY INFORMED ME OF A REAR AXLE RECALL, SO "REPAIRS" WERE MADE TO BOTH FRONT AND REAR AXLES AT THE SAME TIME. HOWEVER, THIS MORNING ON MY WAY TO WORK (LUCKILY TRAVELING AT 25 MPH VS 75 ON THE INTERSTATE LAST NIGHT...

Mileage: 165,000

I WAS WARNED BY A FELLOW DRIVER THAT I HAD NO BRAKE LIGHTS. THE TAIL LIGHTS WORK. ALL BULB FILAMENTS ARE INTACT. INTERIOR FUSES #'S 10 & 11 ASSOCIATED WITH THE BRAKE LIGHTS ACCORDING TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL ARE INTACT. I REPLACED THE BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH. STILL I HAVE NO BRAKE LIGHTS. *TR

Mileage: 118,300

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE THIS MORNING, 4/29/15. I TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVE LAST NIGHT, NO PROBLEMS. THIS MORNING WHEN I LEFT THE HOUSE TO GET THE TITLE TRANSFERRED AND VEHICLE REGISTERED, THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN I GOT TO MY DESTINATION AND TURNED IT OFF, THEN TURNED IT BACK ON, THE LIGHT RE...

Mileage: 119,832

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE THIS MORNING, 4/29/15. I TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVE LAST NIGHT, NO PROBLEMS. THIS MORNING WHEN I LEFT THE HOUSE TO GET THE TITLE TRANSFERRED AND VEHICLE REGISTERED, THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN I GOT TO MY DESTINATION AND TURNED IT OFF, THEN TURNED IT BACK ON, THE LIGHT RE...

Mileage: 119,832

I HAVE A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR WITH 154,000 MILES ON IT. IN MID MAY 2014 THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS STARTED TO COME TOGETHER AT RANDOM. BRAKING SEEMS TO BE NORMAL WHILE LIGHTS ARE ON. WHEN VEHICLE IS RESTARTED, THE LIGHTS STAY OUT. SOMETIMES THEY WILL STAY OUT FOR A WEEK OR MORE THEN SUDDENLY COM...

Mileage: 149,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD FRACTURED FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEP...

Mileage: 135,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR AN UNRELATED ISSUE AND THEY DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR FRAME EXHIBITED CRACKS. IN 2011, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V195000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, AT THE TIME ...

Mileage: 231,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V399000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL); HOWEVER, THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT DONE COMPLETELY. THE DEALER FUSED THE WIRING HARNESS, BUT ONLY INSPECTED THE ABS CONTROL MODULE AND DID NOT...

Mileage: 192,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A FOUR INCH CRACK IN THE REAR AXLE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FA...

Mileage: 140,000

BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON. BRAKES CONTINUED TO WORK CORRECTLY. SINCE THEN EVERY TIME IT GETS WARM THE LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON UNTIL I TURN IGNITION OFF. *TR

Mileage: 80,000

WHILE DRIVING I HEARD A LOUD CRACK NOISE AND SEEN SMOKE IN REAR VIEW MIRROR. WHEN I GOT OUT TIRE WAS TILTED COMPLETELY IN THE REAR. COME TO FIND OUT MY REAR AXEL COMPLETELY CRACKED WHILE I WAS DRIVING! CALLED FORD THEY SAID THE RECALL WAS FIXED IN 2011 AND THERE WAS ANOTHER RECALL FIXED IN 2013. SIN...

Mileage: 170,000

VEHICLE ON LIFT FOR OIL CHANGE WHEN MECHANIC NOTED THAT THE SUB-FRAME WAS ROTTED THROUGH ON THE DRIVER SIDE JUST ABOVE AND IN FRONT OF THE WHEEL. HE ALSO NOTED THAT A REPAIR BRACKET HAD BEEN INSTALLED AS PART OF THE RECALL ON THE PART OF THE FRAME BEHIND THE WHEEL. HE SAID HE WOULD NOT DRIVE THE C...

Mileage: 122,850

VEHICLE ON LIFT FOR OIL CHANGE WHEN MECHANIC NOTED THAT THE SUB-FRAME WAS ROTTED THROUGH ON THE DRIVER SIDE JUST ABOVE AND IN FRONT OF THE WHEEL. HE ALSO NOTED THAT A REPAIR BRACKET HAD BEEN INSTALLED AS PART OF THE RECALL ON THE PART OF THE FRAME BEHIND THE WHEEL. HE SAID HE WOULD NOT DRIVE THE C...

Mileage: 122,850

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH THE VEHICLE INTO A DEER. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING INDICATORS WERE CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINA...

Mileage: 102,000

FORD WINDSTAR 2003 BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT ON CONSISTENTLY FOR THE LAST 3 TO 4 YEARS. BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V195000 (SUSPENSION), THE FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL RECURRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE DEALER ONLY SPRAYED A RUST PROOF COATING ON THE VEHICLE ALTHOUGH, THE RECALL STATED THAT THE DEALE...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFA...

Mileage: 150,000

I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR VAN I PURCHASED. THE MILEAGE IS 081206.3. THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON AND THE SLIDING DOORS ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VAN. THE DOORS ON THE SIDES AND BACK ARE VERY HARD TO OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE AS WELL. THE...

I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR VAN I PURCHASED. THE MILEAGE IS 081206.3. THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON AND THE SLIDING DOORS ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VAN. THE DOORS ON THE SIDES AND BACK ARE VERY HARD TO OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE AS WELL. THE...

PURCHASED NEW IN 2003. THIS VEHICLE HAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND YET WE ARE BEING TOLD THAT WE HAVE TO EAT THE FINANCIAL BILLS INSTEAD OF FORD. FROM SENSORS FAILING, TO INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASHING AT US, AND THE VEHICLE SPUTTERING WHILE WE DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD. FORD KNOWS THAT THE 1999- 2003 WINDSTAR HAV...

Mileage: 90,000

PURCHASED NEW IN 2003. THIS VEHICLE HAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND YET WE ARE BEING TOLD THAT WE HAVE TO EAT THE FINANCIAL BILLS INSTEAD OF FORD. FROM SENSORS FAILING, TO INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASHING AT US, AND THE VEHICLE SPUTTERING WHILE WE DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD. FORD KNOWS THAT THE 1999- 2003 WINDSTAR HAV...

Mileage: 90,000

PURCHASED NEW IN 2003. THIS VEHICLE HAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND YET WE ARE BEING TOLD THAT WE HAVE TO EAT THE FINANCIAL BILLS INSTEAD OF FORD. FROM SENSORS FAILING, TO INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASHING AT US, AND THE VEHICLE SPUTTERING WHILE WE DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD. FORD KNOWS THAT THE 1999- 2003 WINDSTAR HAV...

Mileage: 90,000

AFTER LOOKING UP ALL OF THE SERVICE REPORTS ON THIS VEHICLE, I AM BEGINNING TO RECOGNIZE THAT FORD HAS SOME EXPLAINING TO DO. WE HAVE A LARGE AMOUNT OF SERVICE REPORTS ON OUR VEHICLE ALONE THAT OUR DEALERSHIP IS NOT REPORTING. WE HAVE PAID MORE FOR SERVICE REPAIRS THAN WE DID PAYING FOR THE VEHICLE....

Mileage: 175,000

AFTER LOOKING UP ALL OF THE SERVICE REPORTS ON THIS VEHICLE, I AM BEGINNING TO RECOGNIZE THAT FORD HAS SOME EXPLAINING TO DO. WE HAVE A LARGE AMOUNT OF SERVICE REPORTS ON OUR VEHICLE ALONE THAT OUR DEALERSHIP IS NOT REPORTING. WE HAVE PAID MORE FOR SERVICE REPAIRS THAN WE DID PAYING FOR THE VEHICLE....

Mileage: 175,000

AFTER LOOKING UP ALL OF THE SERVICE REPORTS ON THIS VEHICLE, I AM BEGINNING TO RECOGNIZE THAT FORD HAS SOME EXPLAINING TO DO. WE HAVE A LARGE AMOUNT OF SERVICE REPORTS ON OUR VEHICLE ALONE THAT OUR DEALERSHIP IS NOT REPORTING. WE HAVE PAID MORE FOR SERVICE REPAIRS THAN WE DID PAYING FOR THE VEHICLE....

Mileage: 175,000

DASH ABS, BRAKE LIGHT ON, SPEEDOMETER, RPM GAGE JUMPS BACK AND FORWARD, CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATES, PASSENGER WINDOW AND REAR SIDE WINDOW DOESN'T WORK. *TR

Mileage: 143,216

DASH ABS, BRAKE LIGHT ON, SPEEDOMETER, RPM GAGE JUMPS BACK AND FORWARD, CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATES, PASSENGER WINDOW AND REAR SIDE WINDOW DOESN'T WORK. *TR

Mileage: 143,216

DASH ABS, BRAKE LIGHT ON, SPEEDOMETER, RPM GAGE JUMPS BACK AND FORWARD, CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATES, PASSENGER WINDOW AND REAR SIDE WINDOW DOESN'T WORK. *TR

Mileage: 143,216

REAR AXLE RECALL WAS INSPECTED IN 2/17/2011 BY THE DEALER AND WAS NOTED NO CRACKS AND JUST PUT SOME BRACKETS. TODAY 3/23/2015 WENT FOR A STATE INSPECTION TO THE SAME DEALER AND FAILED DUE TO CRACK IN THE REAR AXLE(THAT WAS ONCE RECALLED). NOW DEALER/FORD STATES THAT THE RECALL WAS ONCE MANAGED, AND...

Mileage: 106,000

REAR AXLE RECALL WAS INSPECTED IN 2/17/2011 BY THE DEALER AND WAS NOTED NO CRACKS AND JUST PUT SOME BRACKETS. TODAY 3/23/2015 WENT FOR A STATE INSPECTION TO THE SAME DEALER AND FAILED DUE TO CRACK IN THE REAR AXLE(THAT WAS ONCE RECALLED). NOW DEALER/FORD STATES THAT THE RECALL WAS ONCE MANAGED, AND...

Mileage: 106,000

TOOK MY WINDSTAR TO MY MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. REAR AXLE CRACKED.. CONTACTED FORD,SINCE IN 2011 REAR AXLE "PATCHES"(THEIR TERMINOLOGY) WERE INSTALLED AFTER RECALL FORD HAD ME TOW VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER. DEALER ATTEMPTED TO HAVE FORD REOPEN RECALL THEY REFUSED AFTER MANY CALLS THEY SAID TH...

Mileage: 159,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, A LOUD CRACK EMITTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V385000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE RECALL RE...

Mileage: 92,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE PRESENT AND THE CONTACT SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MERGED OVER TO AN EMERGENCY LANE AND PERFORMED A BRIEF INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS...

Mileage: 126,000

2003 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE FAILURE AFTER LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP INSTALLED BRACKETS . IN AUGUST OF 2013, WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN OFF OF A 45 MPH ROAD, MY AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. ON 4.19.2011 MY 2004 FORD WINDSTAR. HAD RECALL, 10S13, PERFORMED WHICH ONLY RESULTED IN BRACING...

Mileage: 194,853

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS, TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS, ODOMETER AND SLIDING DOORS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICI...

Mileage: 200,000

THE FRAME CRACKED ON THE REAR FRAME UNDERNEATH THE BRACKET THAT WAS PUT ON FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE BRACKET DIDN'T HOLD. *TR

Mileage: 125,000

THE FRAME CRACKED ON THE REAR FRAME UNDERNEATH THE BRACKET THAT WAS PUT ON FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE BRACKET DIDN'T HOLD. *TR

Mileage: 125,000

ABS BRAKE LIGHT WILL TURN ON AND OFF AT RANDOM TIMES. ALSO, BRAKE (E-BRAKE) LIGHT COMES ON, INTERIOR LIGHTS OCCASIONALLY FLASH, ALL RUNNING LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT (REALLY BAD WHEN DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT NIGHT), AND LOSS OF ALL ELECTRICAL (RADIO, LIGHTS, HEATER FAN, DASH ILLUMINATION, H...

Mileage: 113,000

ABS BRAKE LIGHT WILL TURN ON AND OFF AT RANDOM TIMES. ALSO, BRAKE (E-BRAKE) LIGHT COMES ON, INTERIOR LIGHTS OCCASIONALLY FLASH, ALL RUNNING LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT (REALLY BAD WHEN DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT NIGHT), AND LOSS OF ALL ELECTRICAL (RADIO, LIGHTS, HEATER FAN, DASH ILLUMINATION, H...

Mileage: 113,000

ABS BRAKE LIGHT WILL TURN ON AND OFF AT RANDOM TIMES. ALSO, BRAKE (E-BRAKE) LIGHT COMES ON, INTERIOR LIGHTS OCCASIONALLY FLASH, ALL RUNNING LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT (REALLY BAD WHEN DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT NIGHT), AND LOSS OF ALL ELECTRICAL (RADIO, LIGHTS, HEATER FAN, DASH ILLUMINATION, H...

Mileage: 113,000

SIDEWALL SPLIT ON BRIDGESTONE INSIGNIA SE 200, SIZE 215X70R15, DOT # WBM3 E20 0210. MILEAGE ON TIRE 39K, STILL GOOD TREAD DEPTH. I STILL HAVE TIRE IF ANY AGENCY WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT. DIDN'T TAKE IT BACK TO BRIDGESTONE B/C FROM WHAT I HAVE READ, THEY WOULD DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. *TR

Mileage: 139,900

SIDEWALL SPLIT ON BRIDGESTONE INSIGNIA SE 200, SIZE 215X70R15, DOT # WBM3 E20 0210. MILEAGE ON TIRE 39K, STILL GOOD TREAD DEPTH. I STILL HAVE TIRE IF ANY AGENCY WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT. DIDN'T TAKE IT BACK TO BRIDGESTONE B/C FROM WHAT I HAVE READ, THEY WOULD DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. *TR

Mileage: 139,900

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THERE WAS A POTHOLE ON THE ROAD, WHICH WAS DRIVEN OVER. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL FRACTURED AND WAS DETACHED FROM THE AXLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MEC...

Mileage: 137,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLES REAR AXLE SNAPPED CAUSING HIM TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ENGINE STALLED AND ALL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, ...

Mileage: 141,000

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON INTERMEDIATELY. WHEN I TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON, IT IS OFF, BUT THEN OUT OF NOWHERE, THEY COME BACK ON AND IT SEEMS IT IS A SOLDERING ISSUE WITH SOME MODULE. *TR

Mileage: 98,000

ABS AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT COME ON WHILE DRIVING AT ANY KNOWN SPEED. USUALLY OCCURS AFTER THE VEHICLES HAS WARMED UP. THE LIGHTS WILL GO OUT AFTER THE CAR HAS COOLED DOWN AND IS RESTARTED. BUT WILL USUALLY COME BACK ON AFTER SOME EXTENDED USE. THERE ARE NO KNOWN FIXES BY THE EVERYDAY USER. *...

Mileage: 95,000

I HAVE RANDOM OCCURRENCES OF THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS TURNING ON MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR SINCE I PURCHASED IT AROUND 2009. THEY ARE OFTEN OFF WHEN I FIRST START THE CAR, BUT THEN TURN ON WHILE I AM DRIVING. THE TWO LIGHTS ALWAYS TURN ON SIMULTANEOUSLY. THOUGH ONLY THE ABS IS DISABLED WHEN THIS PRO...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 2-3 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE SHAFT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE INDEPENDEN...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CORRODED. ADDITIONALLY, THE ABS, BRAKES AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE RE...

Mileage: 165,000

MY SPOUSE WAS DRIVING OUR 2003 FORD WINDSTAR HOME FROM CHURCH AND WHILE TURNING RIGHT ONTO OUR STREET THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, NO LONGER POWERING THE VEHICLE. SHE COASTED TO A STOP IN FRONT OF OUR HOME. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A LOCAL TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT T...

Mileage: 129,381

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND OFF. IT FINALLY JUST STAYED ON. THEN THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. I REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE SENSOR AND HARNESS WITH A DIFFERENT UPGRADED PARTS OBTAINED FROM FORD. IT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM, BUT NOW THE PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. THE ABS AND BRAKE...

Mileage: 98,500

STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP WHILE TRAVELING 50MPH. *TR

Mileage: 62,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE REAR AXLE BECAME FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V195000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS WERE ATTACHED AND THE AXLES WERE NOT...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL REQUIRED EXCESSIVE FORCE IN ORDER TO COME TO A STOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT TH...

Mileage: 80,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL REQUIRED EXCESSIVE FORCE IN ORDER TO COME TO A STOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT TH...

Mileage: 80,000

MY VANS BRAKES STARTED ACTING FUNNY WHEN I CAME UP TO A STOP. THE ABS SYSTEM IS ACTING AS IF THE VAN IS GOING INTO A SKID AND ACTIVATING THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. IT CAUSES IMPROPER BRAKING DISTANCE WHICH HAS ALMOST LED TO AN ACCIDENT. AFTER OPERATING FOR AWHILE THE WARNING LIGHTS GO ON IN THE DAS...

Mileage: 107,000

MY VANS BRAKES STARTED ACTING FUNNY WHEN I CAME UP TO A STOP. THE ABS SYSTEM IS ACTING AS IF THE VAN IS GOING INTO A SKID AND ACTIVATING THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. IT CAUSES IMPROPER BRAKING DISTANCE WHICH HAS ALMOST LED TO AN ACCIDENT. AFTER OPERATING FOR AWHILE THE WARNING LIGHTS GO ON IN THE DAS...

Mileage: 107,000

ADD TO SAFETY COMPLAINT 106 649 11.... THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT PROBLEMS 'STARTED AFTER VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH RECALL WAS DONE' (RECALL ID # 67506) AT THE FORD DEALER IN CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA. *TR

Mileage: 136,463

ADD TO SAFETY COMPLAINT 106 649 11.... THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT PROBLEMS 'STARTED AFTER VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH RECALL WAS DONE' (RECALL ID # 67506) AT THE FORD DEALER IN CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA. *TR

Mileage: 136,463

YELLOW ABS LIGHT AND RED BRAKE LIGHT COME ON DAILY. YELLOW AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON WEEKLY. TOOK TO FORD DEALER 10/1/11, FOUND CODES C1185, 1198, 1194, 1254, 1246, 1250, 1248, 1214, 1210, B1869, B1470, U1262, B1676, B1246. INTERNAL MODULE FAILURE, RECOMMEND REPLACING ECU (VERBALLY QUOTED $1,000 OVER T...

Mileage: 136,463

YELLOW ABS LIGHT AND RED BRAKE LIGHT COME ON DAILY. YELLOW AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON WEEKLY. TOOK TO FORD DEALER 10/1/11, FOUND CODES C1185, 1198, 1194, 1254, 1246, 1250, 1248, 1214, 1210, B1869, B1470, U1262, B1676, B1246. INTERNAL MODULE FAILURE, RECOMMEND REPLACING ECU (VERBALLY QUOTED $1,000 OVER T...

Mileage: 136,463

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE REAR AXLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE FRACTURED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT FLIPPED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO I...

Mileage: 158,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE REAR AXLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE FRACTURED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT FLIPPED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO I...

Mileage: 158,000

DRIVING HOME AT ABOUT 20 MPH AND SUDDENLY THE LEFT REAR END OF THE VAN COLLAPSE ONTO THE TIRE. I LOSS CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE MONETARILY, MYSELF AND MY THREE CHILDREN WERE VERY SHAKEN UP BY THE EXPERIENCE. THANK GOD WE WERE NOT DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY OR THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A VERY BAD ACCIDENT. THE...

Mileage: 187,750

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON WITHIN FIVE MINUTES OF DRIVING.NOW THE O/D OFF LIGHT IS FLASHING ON DASH. *TR

Mileage: 241,000

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON AND STAY ON, AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON AND GO OFF. I'VE HAD THE BRAKES CHECKED, AND THEY ARE FINE. WE CHANGED THE MODULE, WHICH WE WERE TOLD WAS THE PROBLEM, BUT IT DIDN'T SOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM OCCURS MORE OFTEN WHEN THE W...

Mileage: 130,000

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON AND STAY ON, AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON AND GO OFF. I'VE HAD THE BRAKES CHECKED, AND THEY ARE FINE. WE CHANGED THE MODULE, WHICH WE WERE TOLD WAS THE PROBLEM, BUT IT DIDN'T SOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM OCCURS MORE OFTEN WHEN THE W...

Mileage: 130,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. NO RHYME OR REASON BUT MAKE US FEEL UNSAFE. HAVE TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH ABS OR BRAKES. CAR ONLY HAS 56000 MILES ON IT NOW AND WE CAN'T TRADE IT OR SELL IT BECAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. INTERNET RESEARCH SHOWS...

Mileage: 35,000

ABS DASH LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYS ON, NO ABS WORKING. ABS LIGHT AND DTC C1185. *TR

Mileage: 125,342

ON THIS DATE, I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE AT SPEED WHEN THE SUB FRAME FAILED. THIS CAUSED THE STEERING TO DROP OUT, LEAVING ME WITH NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. I NARROWLY MISSED AN 18 WHEELER DOING A TURN AND GOT STOPPED. FORD HAD MY VEHICLE FOR OVER 2 WEEKS, AND DIDN'T PROVIDE A RENTAL VEHICLE FOR 10 D...

Mileage: 200,000

ON THIS DATE, I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE AT SPEED WHEN THE SUB FRAME FAILED. THIS CAUSED THE STEERING TO DROP OUT, LEAVING ME WITH NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. I NARROWLY MISSED AN 18 WHEELER DOING A TURN AND GOT STOPPED. FORD HAD MY VEHICLE FOR OVER 2 WEEKS, AND DIDN'T PROVIDE A RENTAL VEHICLE FOR 10 D...

Mileage: 200,000

ON THIS DATE, I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE AT SPEED WHEN THE SUB FRAME FAILED. THIS CAUSED THE STEERING TO DROP OUT, LEAVING ME WITH NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. I NARROWLY MISSED AN 18 WHEELER DOING A TURN AND GOT STOPPED. FORD HAD MY VEHICLE FOR OVER 2 WEEKS, AND DIDN'T PROVIDE A RENTAL VEHICLE FOR 10 D...

Mileage: 200,000

PER RECALL 10V385000 / PE10016 MY 2003 WINDSTAR WAS REPAIRED WITH THE AXLE PATCH IN 2011. ON 11/07/14 MY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP (DAVE KNAPP FORD) FOUND THAT THE RECALL FIX DID NOT PREVENT THE AXLE FROM CRACKING. ON 11/10/14 PHOTO'S OF THE CRACK WERE SENT TO FORD AND THEY DENIED COVERAGE. I ATTEMPTED ...

Mileage: 161,527

DRIVING DOWN ROAD ALL OF A SUDDEN WHEELS START SCREAMIN GET IT HOME AND BOTH BACK WHEELS ARE LEANING IN AT TOP AND OUT AT BOTTOM SO I GET WHEELS OFF AND ITS JACKED UP AND THE DAGON AXEL IS CRACKED AND THIS IS EVEN AFTER THE SUPPOSED REAR AXEL RECALL AND IT BEING FIXED IT FREAKIN BROKE NE WAYS NOT SU...

Mileage: 165,000

I HAVE A 2003 WINDSTAR FORD MINI VAN. ABOUT 2 1/2 YEARS AGO THEY PUT A PATCH FIX ON THE REAR AXLE THAT WAS SO WHEN THE AXLE BREAKS INSTEAD OF THE WHEELS SEPARATING IT HOLDS IT TOGETHER. WELL RECENTLY I WAS ON MY WAY TO A MAJOR HIGHWAY I THOUGHT MY BRAKES LOCKED UP, BUT IN ACTUALITY THE PATCH FIX ...

I HAVE A 2003 WINDSTAR FORD MINI VAN. ABOUT 2 1/2 YEARS AGO THEY PUT A PATCH FIX ON THE REAR AXLE THAT WAS SO WHEN THE AXLE BREAKS INSTEAD OF THE WHEELS SEPARATING IT HOLDS IT TOGETHER. WELL RECENTLY I WAS ON MY WAY TO A MAJOR HIGHWAY I THOUGHT MY BRAKES LOCKED UP, BUT IN ACTUALITY THE PATCH FIX ...

I WAS ON A 65 MPH HIGHWAY AND HAD TO STOP FOR A STOPLIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS AND NOTHING HAPPENED. I PUT IN 2 THEN 1 AND THEN REVERSE AND NOTHING HAPPENED. I HAD PUT MY HAZARD LIGHTS ON AS I WAS AFRAID OF BEING AT A GREEN LIGHT AND GETTING REAR ENDED WITH THE O...

Mileage: 198,897

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND THE BRAKES LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS AND SHOES. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHIC...

A FEW DAYS AFTER BUYING THE VAN THE ABS LIGHT STARTED COMING ON, IT GOES ON AND OFF. MY INTERIOR LIGHTS HAVE FLASHED ON AND OFF, MY PASSENGER WINDOW NO LONGER WORKS! AND THE GEAR SHIFTER IS LOOSE AND SOMETIMES HARD TO GET INTO PARK. *TR

Mileage: 118,000

A FEW DAYS AFTER BUYING THE VAN THE ABS LIGHT STARTED COMING ON, IT GOES ON AND OFF. MY INTERIOR LIGHTS HAVE FLASHED ON AND OFF, MY PASSENGER WINDOW NO LONGER WORKS! AND THE GEAR SHIFTER IS LOOSE AND SOMETIMES HARD TO GET INTO PARK. *TR

Mileage: 118,000

A FEW DAYS AFTER BUYING THE VAN THE ABS LIGHT STARTED COMING ON, IT GOES ON AND OFF. MY INTERIOR LIGHTS HAVE FLASHED ON AND OFF, MY PASSENGER WINDOW NO LONGER WORKS! AND THE GEAR SHIFTER IS LOOSE AND SOMETIMES HARD TO GET INTO PARK. *TR

Mileage: 118,000

DANCING GAUGE NEEDLES. *TR

ABS LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND NOW ARE ON ALL THE TIME. THIS VEHICLE LATER WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH DUE TO CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH LEAKING OUT MOST OF BRAKE FLUID. FORD REPLACED THE SWITCH AND FIXED THE BRAKES BUT WANTS $2000 PLUS TO REPLACE THE ABS/HCU. *TR

Mileage: 72,000

THE REAR AXLE ON MY 2003 WINDSTAR CRACKED AND SPLIT ABOUT 10 INCHES FROM WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE WHEEL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VAN. WHILE LOOKING INTO HOW MUCH IT WOULD COST TO FIX, I DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THAT EXACT PROBLEM. I CALLED MY LOCAL FORD DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WOULD...

Mileage: 126,975

WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN FROM A DEAD STOP WHEN ENGINE WITHOUT WARNING CUT OUT DURING THE TURN. ALL OF THE DASH BOARD ALERT LIGHTS (BRAKE, ABS) COMES ON AND OFF ALL THE TIME. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO 3 DEALER SHIPS AND COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. VEHICLE STILL CUTS OUT AND ALMOST CAUSES AN ACCIDENT ...

Mileage: 129,000

MY BRAKE WARNING AND ABS LIGHTS ARE ON I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND THEY ARE OFF I DRIVE LATER THEY COME BACK ON , MY BRAKES WORK FINE THE FLUID IS FULL. *TR

Mileage: 92,000

WHILE DRIVING, THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH CAME ON, AND STAYED ON UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS RESTARTED. THE LIGHTS ARE OFF UNTIL DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE, WHEN THEY WILL BOTH COME ON AT THE SAME TIME. MY MECHANIC CLAIMS THAT ALL SENSORS ARE GOOD, AND THAT THE ABS CONTROL UNIT IS DEFECTIV...

Mileage: 175,019

APRIL, NOTICED THAT CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING 100% OF TIME - NOT ENGAGING AND NOT DISENGAGING!! OPTED NOT TO USE IT ANYMORE. JULY, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON AND DIDN'T SHUT OFF WHILE IN HOME GARAGE. SHUT VAN OFF, RESTARTED IT, LIGHTS OFF. AUGUST, LIGHTS SEEM TO BE COMING ON WITH MORE FREQUENCY....

Mileage: 137,000

APRIL, NOTICED THAT CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING 100% OF TIME - NOT ENGAGING AND NOT DISENGAGING!! OPTED NOT TO USE IT ANYMORE. JULY, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON AND DIDN'T SHUT OFF WHILE IN HOME GARAGE. SHUT VAN OFF, RESTARTED IT, LIGHTS OFF. AUGUST, LIGHTS SEEM TO BE COMING ON WITH MORE FREQUENCY....

Mileage: 137,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND AS THE BRAKE AND ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AND THE VE...

Mileage: 98,000

ABS AND DARK BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON WHILE DRIVING THEN RESET THEMSELVES WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF, THEN COME ON AGAIN WHILE DRIVING ONCE VEHICLE WARMS UP. *TR

THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON NO MATTER WHAT I DO. *TR

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON. *TR

Mileage: 163,000

A DASH INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON THAT SAID, "CHECK YOUR TRACTION CONTROL." AT THE SAME TIME THE ABS AND THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. *TR

Mileage: 124,000

THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ARE ON CONSTANTLY. BRAKES (ROTORS, PADS AND CALIPERS) HAVE BEEN REPLACED. *TR

Mileage: 116,000

DRIVING EAST BOUND AT 35 MPH WHEN A VEHICLE TURNED IN FRONT OF ME AND I HAD A DIRECT HIT ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS VEHICLE. I HIT THE STEERING WHEEL WITH MY CHEST. THE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD ME BACK AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *TR

Mileage: 146,000

DRIVING EAST BOUND AT 35 MPH WHEN A VEHICLE TURNED IN FRONT OF ME AND I HAD A DIRECT HIT ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS VEHICLE. I HIT THE STEERING WHEEL WITH MY CHEST. THE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD ME BACK AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *TR

Mileage: 146,000

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. ABS FAILED TO ACTIVATE. ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

THE 2003 FORD WINDSTAR HAS A 'BRAKE LIGHT' AND A 'ABS LIGHT'. WHEN DRIVING THE CAR THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WILL BOTH COME ON (BUT THE CAR'S BRAKES ARE NOT IMPACTED). AFTER A FEW MINUTES THE TWO LIGHTS WILL GO OUT. FROM WHAT I HAVE READ ON-LINE THIS IS A FAULT IN SOME MODULE. THE BRAKES THEMSELVES A...

Mileage: 165,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED, THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED AND THE SUBFRAME LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS CORRODED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE AND SUBFRAME LOWER CONTROL ARM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ...

Mileage: 120,000

I WAS DRIVING TO THE STORE AND THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLES WENT CRAZY AND THE ABS / BRAKE LIGHTS WENT ON. AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES THE NEEDLES WENT BACK TO NORMAL AND THE ABS/ BRAKE LIGHTS STAYED ON. WE CHANGES THE SENSORS THAT GO TO ALL 4 TIRES AND THE LIGHTS REMAIN ON. *TR

Mileage: 110,000

I WAS DRIVING TO THE STORE AND THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLES WENT CRAZY AND THE ABS / BRAKE LIGHTS WENT ON. AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES THE NEEDLES WENT BACK TO NORMAL AND THE ABS/ BRAKE LIGHTS STAYED ON. WE CHANGES THE SENSORS THAT GO TO ALL 4 TIRES AND THE LIGHTS REMAIN ON. *TR

Mileage: 110,000

MULTIPLE EPISODES OF THE ABS TRACTION CONTROL AND BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON AT THE SAME TIME..IF YOU SHUT OFF ENGINE AND RESTART THE WARNING LIGHTS GO AWAY. STARTED LAST YEAR THRU PRESENT TIME. HAVE HAD VEHICLE SERVICED AND THEY HAVE TRIED TO RESET THE ERROR CODES WITH OUT SUCCESS SEEMS TO BE WORSE WHEN...

Mileage: 78,000

MULTIPLE EPISODES OF THE ABS TRACTION CONTROL AND BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON AT THE SAME TIME..IF YOU SHUT OFF ENGINE AND RESTART THE WARNING LIGHTS GO AWAY. STARTED SEVERAL YEARS AGO THRU PRESENT TIME. HAVE HAD VEHICLE SERVICED AND THEY HAVE TRIED TO RESET THE ERROR CODES WITH OUT SUCCESS SEEMS...

Mileage: 96,000

MULTIPLE EPISODES OF THE ABS TRACTION CONTROL AND BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON AT THE SAME TIME..IF YOU SHUT OFF ENGINE AND RESTART THE WARNING LIGHTS GO AWAY. STARTED SEVERAL YEARS AGO THRU PRESENT TIME. HAVE HAD VEHICLE SERVICED AND THEY HAVE TRIED TO RESET THE ERROR CODES WITH OUT SUCCESS SEEMS...

Mileage: 96,000

ABS AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. MIDDLE SEAT WON'T GO BACK UP AND THE DOOR LOCKS DON'T WORK HALF THE TIME. *TR

Mileage: 120

ABS AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. MIDDLE SEAT WON'T GO BACK UP AND THE DOOR LOCKS DON'T WORK HALF THE TIME. *TR

Mileage: 120

ABS AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. MIDDLE SEAT WON'T GO BACK UP AND THE DOOR LOCKS DON'T WORK HALF THE TIME. *TR

Mileage: 120

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE AND STAY ILLUMINATED. INVESTIGATION SHOWS A FAILURE TO THE ECU UNIT CAUSING THE ABS ON MY VEHICLE TO BE INOPERABLE. WHEN I HAVE TO AGGRESSIVELY BRAKE MY FORD WINDSTAR IT PRODUCES A SKID INSTEAD OF A CONTROLLED STOP. *TR

Mileage: 110,000

THE RED BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, AS WELL AS THE YELLOW ABS LIGHT. THE LIGHTS TYPICALLY COME ON AFTER DRIVING THE CAR FOR A FEW MINUTES. THIS AS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE FOR SOME TIME AND HAVE HAD BRAKES SERVICED NUMEROUS TIMES. *TR

Mileage: 150,000

HEARD A LOUD CRACK NOISE FROM MY DRIVEWAY WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, FOUND THE LEFT FRONT STRUTS COIL SPRING TO BE BROKEN IN THREE PIECES. I WAS FORTUNATE NOT TO BE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME DUE TO THE FACT THE SPRINT WOULD HAVE PENETRATED THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. I REPLACED THE ENTIRE LEFT FRO...

Mileage: 151,693

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT BEGAN TO COME ON INTERMITTENTLY, FOLLOWED SOON AFTERWARDS BY THE POWER RIGHT PASSENGER WINDOW FAILING TO GO AND DOWN, FOLLOWED BY THE TRANSMISSION O/D OFF LIGHT FLASHING. THESE WOULD OCCUR UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN, THEN MOST OF THE TIME THE SYMPTOMS WOULD GO AWAY, ALWAY...

Mileage: 120,000

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT BEGAN TO COME ON INTERMITTENTLY, FOLLOWED SOON AFTERWARDS BY THE POWER RIGHT PASSENGER WINDOW FAILING TO GO AND DOWN, FOLLOWED BY THE TRANSMISSION O/D OFF LIGHT FLASHING. THESE WOULD OCCUR UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN, THEN MOST OF THE TIME THE SYMPTOMS WOULD GO AWAY, ALWAY...

Mileage: 120,000

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT BEGAN TO COME ON INTERMITTENTLY, FOLLOWED SOON AFTERWARDS BY THE POWER RIGHT PASSENGER WINDOW FAILING TO GO AND DOWN, FOLLOWED BY THE TRANSMISSION O/D OFF LIGHT FLASHING. THESE WOULD OCCUR UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN, THEN MOST OF THE TIME THE SYMPTOMS WOULD GO AWAY, ALWAY...

Mileage: 120,000

THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROL SHUT OFF RANDOMLY. WE CAN DRIVE FOR MILES AND NOTHING HAPPENS. AND OTHER DAYS THE CAR BARELY STARTS MOVING, AND THE SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN. *TR

Mileage: 130,000

2003 FORD WINDSTAR TROUBLE CODES C1185, C1198, C1194, C1254, C1246, C1250, C1243, C1212, C1210; ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY DON'T KNOW IF MY ABS IS WORKING WHEN THIS HAPPENS. *TR

Mileage: 70,000

2003 FORD WINDSTAR TROUBLE CODES C1185, C1198, C1194, C1254, C1246, C1250, C1243, C1212, C1210; ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY DON'T KNOW IF MY ABS IS WORKING WHEN THIS HAPPENS. *TR

Mileage: 70,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 193,000.

Mileage: 193,000

BRAKE LIGHT & ABS LIGHT WENT ON. *TR

Mileage: 98,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER WAS ENTERING INTO THE TRANSMISSION. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THE RPMS INCREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO REBUILT THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAI...

Mileage: 125,000

THE REAR AXLE CRACKED AND BROCKED IN THE MIDLE MADE THE BACK DRIVER SIDE TIRE TO HIT THE BACK OF THE FENDER AND I WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR THERE WAS A RECALL BUT FORD INSISTED IN SAYING THAT THERE WASNT ANY THING THEY CAN DO ABOUT THAT. *TR

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON AND I HAVE HEARD THIS IS DUE TO DEFECTIVE PARTS. PLEASE KEEP ME INFORMED. *TR

Mileage: 170,000

I HAVE A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR... PARKING BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD WILL LIGHT UP AFTER DRIVING IT FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES OR SO... THESE LIGHTS ARE ON WHILE I DRIVE... BUT WHEN I TURN THE CAR OFF AND START UP AGAIN THEY STAY OFF, UNTIL IN 5 OR SO MINUTES THEY COME ON AGAIN AND STAY ON WHILE I'...

Mileage: 99,000

ABS LIGHT COMES ON AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE GOES IN FORWARD MOTION AND STAYS ON THROUGH ENTIRE DRIVING CYCLE. THE OTHER BRAKE WARNING LAMP ALSO ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. MORE FREQUENTLY IN DAMP/WET WEATHER. *TR

Mileage: 125,000

ABS LIGHT COMES ON. *TR

Mileage: 77,908

TRANSMISSION FAILURE, VAN WILL NOT SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR, FORWARD, REVERSE, 2,1. *TR

Mileage: 111,545

THIS VEHICLE WAS SERVICED APPROX. 2.5 YEARS AGO FOR A RECALL ON THE REAR AXLE. AT THAT TIME I WAS ADVISED OF NO CONCERNS OF A COMPROMISED AXLE. THEY REASSURED ME THAT THEY PLACED BRACKETS ON THE AXLE SHOULD THERE BE A PROBLEM IN THE FUTURE. THANK GOODNESS THE AXLE FRACTURED WHILE TRAVELING ON A QUIE...

Mileage: 180,713

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHIE THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE, THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR AXLE AND BRACKET WERE CORRODED, CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V195000 (SUSPENSI...

Mileage: 147,000

2003 FORD WINDSTAR DRIVING AT SPEED OF 40MPH MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT INDICATOR LIGHT UP. GARAGE DID A CODE RESET BUT THE ABS AND THE BRAKE DID NOT GO AWAY, GARAGE UNPLUGGED THE BATTERY AND PLUGGED IT BACK AND THE ABS AND THE BRAKE LIGHT DISAPPEARED. *TR

Mileage: 115,000

2003 FORD WINDSTAR DRIVING AT SPEED OF 40MPH MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT INDICATOR LIGHT UP. GARAGE DID A CODE RESET BUT THE ABS AND THE BRAKE DID NOT GO AWAY, GARAGE UNPLUGGED THE BATTERY AND PLUGGED IT BACK AND THE ABS AND THE BRAKE LIGHT DISAPPEARED. *TR

Mileage: 115,000

ABS BRAKE LIGHTS KEEPS COMING ON. MECHANIC HAS FIXED IT ONCE BUT IT CONTINUES TO HAPPEN CAUSING THE ABS BRAKES NOT TO WORK. *TR

THE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK ON MY WINDSTAR. IT WORKS ON SOME DAYS BUT OTHERS GETS STUCK OR ALL THE NEEDLES IN THE DASHBOARD GO BACK AND FORTH REALLY FAST. IT HAS CAUSED ONE OF THE NEEDLES (FOR RPM'S) TO BRAKE IN ORDER FOR ME TO PUT THE WINDSTAR INTO PARK. *TR

THE ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ONE FOR QUITE SOME TIME MANY MONTHS, MAYBE A YEAR. THE BRAKE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY BEEN ON OR GONE OFF, BUT HAS BEEN ON FOR SOME TIME - THE LAST 6-8 MONTHS. WE HAVE A KNOWN BRAKE OIL LEAK, AS WE HAVE SEEN THE PUDDLES AND FREQUENTLY REFILL IT. THIS IS VERY SIMILAR TO THE FORD RE...

Mileage: 135,000

THE ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ONE FOR QUITE SOME TIME MANY MONTHS, MAYBE A YEAR. THE BRAKE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY BEEN ON OR GONE OFF, BUT HAS BEEN ON FOR SOME TIME - THE LAST 6-8 MONTHS. WE HAVE A KNOWN BRAKE OIL LEAK, AS WE HAVE SEEN THE PUDDLES AND FREQUENTLY REFILL IT. THIS IS VERY SIMILAR TO THE FORD RE...

Mileage: 135,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CORRODED AND FRACTURED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V195000 (SUSPENSION). THE DEALER WAS CO...

Mileage: 223,000

MY ABS LIGHTS ALL COME ON AND OFF RANDOMLY. THIS HAS OCCURRED FOR MONTHS. AND IS NOT MORE FREQUENT. I WENT TO MY GARAGE AND NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE BRAKE LINES. I SAW OTHER COMPLAINT ONLINE OF THIS FOR THIS VEHICLE AND THAT THERE WILL BE A RECALL ON THIS SITUATION. I AM HOPING TO GET THIS RE...

Mileage: 100,000

VAN STARTED MAKING A LOUD METAL BANGING NOISE WHILE ON VACATION. TOOK TO A LOCAL SHOP WHERE I WAS SHOWN THAT THE SUBFRAME ( WHERE THE AC WATER LEAKS DOWN) WAS COMPLETELY ROTTED THRU AND BROKEN, MAKING THE VAN UNSAFE TO DRIVE/ THE VAN ALREADY HAD BRACKETS ON THE SUBFRAME AND REAR AXLE INSTALLED BY...

Mileage: 131,000

VAN STARTED MAKING A LOUD METAL BANGING NOISE WHILE ON VACATION. TOOK TO A LOCAL SHOP WHERE I WAS SHOWN THAT THE SUBFRAME ( WHERE THE AC WATER LEAKS DOWN) WAS COMPLETELY ROTTED THRU AND BROKEN, MAKING THE VAN UNSAFE TO DRIVE/ THE VAN ALREADY HAD BRACKETS ON THE SUBFRAME AND REAR AXLE INSTALLED BY...

Mileage: 131,000

VAN STARTED MAKING A LOUD METAL BANGING NOISE WHILE ON VACATION. TOOK TO A LOCAL SHOP WHERE I WAS SHOWN THAT THE SUBFRAME ( WHERE THE AC WATER LEAKS DOWN) WAS COMPLETELY ROTTED THRU AND BROKEN, MAKING THE VAN UNSAFE TO DRIVE/ THE VAN ALREADY HAD BRACKETS ON THE SUBFRAME AND REAR AXLE INSTALLED BY...

Mileage: 131,000

THE ABS LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME, THE BRAKE LIGHT IS ON MOST OF THE TIME. ALSO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER JUMPS ERRATICALLY AND THE RIGHT BRAKE LIGHT DOES NOT WORK. *TR

Mileage: 150,000

THE ABS LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME, THE BRAKE LIGHT IS ON MOST OF THE TIME. ALSO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER JUMPS ERRATICALLY AND THE RIGHT BRAKE LIGHT DOES NOT WORK. *TR

Mileage: 150,000

PARKING BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD WILL LIGHT UP AFTER DRIVING IT FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES. OBD II CODE READS EEC TEST PULLED CODES C1185-C1194-C1198-C1210-C1214-C1242-C1246-C1250-C1254. IF CODES ARE CLEARED C1185 NOW RETURNS IMMEDIATELY. *TR

Mileage: 177,000

BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHTS ARE ON, BRAKES ARE FINE, FLUID LEVEL IS FINE, BUT LIGHT IS ON. ABS NOW NOT WORKING. SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT GO ABOVE 40 MPH UNTIL DRIVEN AT LEAST 3 MILES, THIS IS ALSO CAUSING THE CRUISE CONTROL TO NOT WORK SMOOTHLY. TRANSMISSION IS NOT SHIFTING INTO OVERDRIVE, TRANSMISSION I...

Mileage: 140,000

BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHTS ARE ON, BRAKES ARE FINE, FLUID LEVEL IS FINE, BUT LIGHT IS ON. ABS NOW NOT WORKING. SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT GO ABOVE 40 MPH UNTIL DRIVEN AT LEAST 3 MILES, THIS IS ALSO CAUSING THE CRUISE CONTROL TO NOT WORK SMOOTHLY. TRANSMISSION IS NOT SHIFTING INTO OVERDRIVE, TRANSMISSION I...

Mileage: 140,000

BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHTS ARE ON, BRAKES ARE FINE, FLUID LEVEL IS FINE, BUT LIGHT IS ON. ABS NOW NOT WORKING. SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT GO ABOVE 40 MPH UNTIL DRIVEN AT LEAST 3 MILES, THIS IS ALSO CAUSING THE CRUISE CONTROL TO NOT WORK SMOOTHLY. TRANSMISSION IS NOT SHIFTING INTO OVERDRIVE, TRANSMISSION I...

Mileage: 140,000

ABS LIGHT KEEP COMMING ON. *TR

THE ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. THE BRAKES STILL SEEMED TO WORK OK. AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALER, WE WERE ADVISED THAT THE ABS WAS NOT WORKING AND IN THE EVENT OF A QUICK STOP BEING NECESSARY, WE SHOULD PUMP THE BRAKES TO PREVENT THE TIRES FROM SKIDDING. REPAIR OF THE VEHICLE WAS G...

Mileage: 92,500

BOTH MY ABS AND BRAKE "DUMMY" LIGHTS ARE ON. WILL GO OFF FOR SMALL AMOUNT OF TIME AFTER VEHICLE RESTARTED, POP BACK ON AFTER A FEW MINUTES. *TR

Mileage: 81,000

THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON. SOMETIMES THEY WILL GO OFF, BUT YOU CAN BE DRIVING AND THEY WILL RANDOMLY COME ON. *TR

Mileage: 90,000

ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ON IP ON - FLUIDS CHECKED AS FULL - LIGHTS ON WITH MOST DRIVING - OCCASIONAL WILL BE ON THEN GO OFF FOR SUBSEQUENT DRIVES. NO LOSS OF BRAKE FEEL OR STOPPING ABILITY. BRAKES CHECKED OKAY AT LAST TIRE ROTATION SERVICE BY CONOCO STATION. *TR

Mileage: 147,703

THE INTERIOR LIGHTS IN THIS VEHICLE FLICKER ON AND OFF AT RANDOM WHEN DRIVING. IT DOES IT DURING THE DAY AND AT NIGHT. AT NIGHT IS THE WORST. SOMETIMES IT WON'T DO IT FOR A LONG TIME AND THERE IS TIMES WHERE IT DOES IT CONSTANTLY. SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTARTING CORRECTS IT BUT ONLY SOME ...

THE INTERIOR LIGHTS IN THIS VEHICLE FLICKER ON AND OFF AT RANDOM WHEN DRIVING. IT DOES IT DURING THE DAY AND AT NIGHT. AT NIGHT IS THE WORST. SOMETIMES IT WON'T DO IT FOR A LONG TIME AND THERE IS TIMES WHERE IT DOES IT CONSTANTLY. SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTARTING CORRECTS IT BUT ONLY SOME ...

THE INTERIOR LIGHTS IN THIS VEHICLE FLICKER ON AND OFF AT RANDOM WHEN DRIVING. IT DOES IT DURING THE DAY AND AT NIGHT. AT NIGHT IS THE WORST. SOMETIMES IT WON'T DO IT FOR A LONG TIME AND THERE IS TIMES WHERE IT DOES IT CONSTANTLY. SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTARTING CORRECTS IT BUT ONLY SOME ...

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON DASH COME ON AFTER THEY WARM UP. THIS USE TO HAPPEN ONLY IN THE SUMMER MONTHS. NOW IT HAPPENS ALL YEAR ROUND.. IT ONLY TAKES A FEW MILES BEFORE THE LIGHTS COME ON. *TR

Mileage: 135,000

ABS LIGHT CAME ON, FOLLOWED BY THE BRAKE LIGHT. THIS PROBLEM BEGAN AS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM AND HAS PROGRESSED TO A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM. CAR CURRENTLY HAS OVER 170000 MILES. THE DEALER HAS GIVEN MULTIPLE OPINIONS ON THE ISSUE TO INCLUDE: ABS MODULE DEFECT, ABS SENSOR DEFECT. *TR

Mileage: 50,000

WHILE DRIVING LOST ALL POWER TO TRANSMISSION. CAR WOULD START BUT NOT MOVE IN ANY GEAR. CODE SCANNER SHOWS NO CODES, ENGINE LIGHT DOES NOT STAY LIT. MECHANIC'S GUESS IN TORQUE CONVERTER. SEEMS TO BE A TOO COMMON PROBLEM. *TR

Mileage: 78,500

RPM NEEDLE WENT ALL THE WAY TO RIGHT WHILE DRIVING AND CAN'T GET IT TO GO BACK WONDERING IF THS WILL CAUSE PROBLEMS WHILE DRIVING. *JS

INTERMITTENT ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS. BRAKES HAVE BEEN FULLY SERVICED, FLUID REPLACED, SYSTEM BLED. ABS NOT FUNCTIONAL WHEN LIGHTS ARE LIT. *JS

Mileage: 115,000

ABS LIGHT AND CHECK BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. *JS

Mileage: 130,000

ABS BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENT. FIRST TIME NOTICED WAS ON VACATION AND COMING TO A STOP AT A TOLL BOOTH AND BOTH LIGHTS COME ON. HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE. FORD DEALERSHIP WONT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I SEE THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THIS. HOW ABOUT ANOTHER RECALL? *TR

Mileage: 47,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON DASH SIGNALING PROBLEMS INTERMITTENTLY. DOES VEHICLE HAVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM OR MODULE FAILURE. *TR

Mileage: 129,000

PARKING BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT REMAIN ON WHILE OPERATING--SOFT BRAKES--UNRELIABLE ABS TOOK IN TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY DIAGNOSED CONCERN AS "FOUND ABS ECU CAUSING LIGHT TO COME ON". *TR

Mileage: 75,103

MY ABS LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND SOMETIMES MY VAN DON'T WANT TO STOP. THE BRAKES GIVE OUT BUT ALL BRAKE PADS SEEM TO BE OK. LIGHT COMES ON ABOUT 60MPH. MY VAN THE LAST FEW DAYS HAS BEEN HAVING VERY BAD ELECTRICAL ISSUES THAT CAUSES MY VAN TO DIE AS WELL. *TR

Mileage: 143,000

PARKING BRAKE AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS USUALLY (BUT NOT ALWAYS) ILLUMINATE. IT HAPPENS LESS OFTEN IN THE COLD. WHEN ILLUMINATED, THE ABS SYSTEM IS NOT FUNCTIONAL. *TR

Mileage: 86,000

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CONTINUE TO COME ON AT RANDOM TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICES FOR THIS ISSUE ALREADY BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. *TR

Mileage: 155,000

BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT ARE BOTH LIT AT ALL TIMES AFTER DRIVING FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. MECHANIC SAYS THAT ABS SYSTEM WILL NOT WORK. *TR

Mileage: 80,000

BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT ARE BOTH LIT AT ALL TIMES AFTER DRIVING FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. MECHANIC SAYS THAT ABS SYSTEM WILL NOT WORK. *TR

Mileage: 80,000

WHEN DRIVING UP HILLS THE "OD OFF" TRANSMISSION LIGHT WILL BEGIN TO FLASH AND THOUGH I DEPRESS THE BUTTON ON THE SHIFTER THE LIGHT WILL NOT STOP FLASHING. ONLY WAY TO MAKE IT STOP IS WHEN I TURN HE CAR OFF AND THEN TURN THE VEHICLE BACK ON. *TR

Mileage: 10,000

WHEN DRIVING UP HILLS THE "OD OFF" TRANSMISSION LIGHT WILL BEGIN TO FLASH AND THOUGH I DEPRESS THE BUTTON ON THE SHIFTER THE LIGHT WILL NOT STOP FLASHING. ONLY WAY TO MAKE IT STOP IS WHEN I TURN HE CAR OFF AND THEN TURN THE VEHICLE BACK ON. *TR

Mileage: 10,000

ABS LIGHT CAME ON OVER A YEAR AGO. CODE SHOWING IS C1185. SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, DON'T ALWAYS WORK. *JS

Mileage: 183,000

ABS LIGHT CAME ON OVER A YEAR AGO. CODE SHOWING IS C1185. SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, DON'T ALWAYS WORK. *JS

Mileage: 183,000

ANTI SKID SYSTEM FAILED DURING A HEAVY RAIN. ALMOST HIT A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME WHO'S BRAKES STOPPED HIM IN TIME FROM A MAJOR COLLISION. HAVE NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM SINCE BECAUSE IT IS THE MAJOR HUB OF THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM THAT FAILED. *TR

Mileage: 113,600

ABS LIGHT ALONG WITH BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON. MULTIPLE DEFECT CODES FOR ABS MODULE SHOWN ON SCANNER. BRAKES NOT FULLY STOPPING VEHICLE WHEN DEPRESSED. BOUGHT VEHICLE IN MAY 2014. CRUISE CONTROL ACTING FUNNY. *TR

ABS LIGHT ALONG WITH BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON. MULTIPLE DEFECT CODES FOR ABS MODULE SHOWN ON SCANNER. BRAKES NOT FULLY STOPPING VEHICLE WHEN DEPRESSED. BOUGHT VEHICLE IN MAY 2014. CRUISE CONTROL ACTING FUNNY. *TR

ABS (YELLOW LIGHT) AND BRAKE ( RED LIGHT) STAY ON. BRAKES SEEM TO WORK FINE. *TR

Mileage: 136,000

ABS (YELLOW LIGHT) AND BRAKE ( RED LIGHT) STAY ON. BRAKES SEEM TO WORK FINE. *TR

Mileage: 136,000

THE BRAKE LIGHT AND THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON WHEN NOT ENGAGED. AT THE SAME TIME THE DOORS UNLOCK (WHEN DRIVING) WITH "REAR PASSAGE DOOR UNLOCK" APPEARS. THE DOORS TRY TO LOCK AND UNLOCK. ALSO HAPPENS WHEN STOPPING AND GOING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD. TOOK TO THE MECHANIC AND HE IS UNABLE TO EXPLAIN W...

Mileage: 128,452

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, ONE OF THE AXLES FRACTURED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V194000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 133,000.

Mileage: 133,000

THE ABS/BRAKE LIGHT INDICATOR CAME ON. IT SOMETIMES WILL GO OFF (USUALLY WHEN THERE IS ROAD SALT ON THE ROAD. IT STAYS ON AND WILL NOT TURN OFF. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALER THINKING IT WAS THE BRAKES/OR THE BRAKE SENSORS. THEY SAID IT WAS THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILING. IT WAS TOO EXPENSIVE FOR ME ...

Mileage: 123,900

THE ABS/BRAKE LIGHT INDICATOR CAME ON. IT SOMETIMES WILL GO OFF (USUALLY WHEN THERE IS ROAD SALT ON THE ROAD. IT STAYS ON AND WILL NOT TURN OFF. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALER THINKING IT WAS THE BRAKES/OR THE BRAKE SENSORS. THEY SAID IT WAS THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILING. IT WAS TOO EXPENSIVE FOR ME ...

Mileage: 123,900

THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LAMPS ARE INTERMITTENTLY COMING ON. I HAD THE SYSTEM CHECKED BY TWO DIFFERENT CERTIFIED AUTO REPAIR SHOPS AND BOTH RESPONDED THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL CODES CREATING THE PROBLEM. THEY ALSO MENTIONED THE ONLY SOLUTION IS TO REPLACE THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. AFTER DOING RESEARCH ...

Mileage: 37,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT KEEP COMING ON AND STAYING ON UNTIL I TURN MY VAN OFF. THEN IT MIGHT NOT COME ON FOR A FEW DAYS OR IT MIGHT COME ON CONSTANTLY. *TR

Mileage: 200,000

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKES LIGHT ALONG WITH ENGINE LIGHT AND TIRE LIGHT ALL CAME ON OUT OF THE BLUE. *TR

Mileage: 66,700

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKES LIGHT ALONG WITH ENGINE LIGHT AND TIRE LIGHT ALL CAME ON OUT OF THE BLUE. *TR

Mileage: 66,700

I PURCHASED THE CAR USED IN 2006. IT WORKED FINE FOR ABOUT A YEAR. THE BRAKES HAD WORN OUT AND THE ABS LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON. AFTER REPLACING THE BRAKES, THE LIGHTS CAME ON AND OFF RANDOMLY ON DIFFERENT DAYS. THE MECHANICS COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. NOW THE LIGHTS COME ON STEADY AFT...

Mileage: 75,000

ABS LIGHT. *TR

ABS, BRAKE WARNING LAMPS LIT, SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T SHOW THE OPERATING SPEED. *TR

Mileage: 90,670

ABS, BRAKE WARNING LAMPS LIT, SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T SHOW THE OPERATING SPEED. *TR

Mileage: 90,670

ABS, BRAKE WARNING LAMPS LIT, SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T SHOW THE OPERATING SPEED. *TR

Mileage: 90,670

WE WERE ON VACATION GOING THRU MOUNTAINS IN W VA WHEN THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. WE PULLED INTO A FORD DEALER IN STATESVILLE, NC. THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AS IT WAS NOT OCCURRING ALL THE TIME. THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS WOULD GO OUT FOR A PERIOD OF TIME AND COME BACK ...

Mileage: 132,500

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATE INDICATING AN ABS FAILURE. LIGHTS TURN ON ANYWHERE FROM IMMEDIATELY TO 15 MINUTES UPON STARTING VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN ASSESSED BY MECHANIC, MECHANIC STATED THAT COMPONENT REPLACEMENT WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY 1000.00. ABS PARTS ARE FAULTY. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HAVING AN INSPECTION PERFORMED, THE TECHNICIAN NOTIFIED HER THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE AXLE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 10V385000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WA...

Mileage: 128,000

THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON DURING THE SPRING AND SUMMER MONTHS NOT IN THE FALL AND WINTER MONTHS. *TR

Mileage: 120,000

THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON DURING THE SPRING AND SUMMER MONTHS NOT IN THE FALL AND WINTER MONTHS. *TR

Mileage: 120,000

AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE 'CHECK ADVANCE TRACK' LIGHT CAME ON. THE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON AND FOR COUPLE OF WEEKS NOW. CHECK WITH A MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD MIGHT BE A ABS SENSOR. *TR

Mileage: 173,230

THE INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKERING ALL THE TIME. I KEEP THE INTERIOR LIGHTS OFF SO THEY DON'T FLICKER. *TR

Mileage: 101,500

THE INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKERING ALL THE TIME. I KEEP THE INTERIOR LIGHTS OFF SO THEY DON'T FLICKER. *TR

Mileage: 101,500

THE INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKERING ALL THE TIME. I KEEP THE INTERIOR LIGHTS OFF SO THEY DON'T FLICKER. *TR

Mileage: 101,500

THE ABS/BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. *TR

Mileage: 129,000

MY WIFE DRIVING TO WORK THURSDAY 40 MPH AND REAR AXLE BROKE. LEFT REAR TIRE FORCED AGAINST WHEEL WELL CAUSING SIGNIFICANT SMOKE AND TIRE DAMAGE. PASSING CAR FLAG MY WIFE DOWN AND GOT HER TO PULL OVER. WHEN I CHECKED IT OUT LATER IN THE DAY FOUND THAT REAR AXLE WAS BROKE AND NOT DRIVABLE. COST TO ...

Mileage: 125,000

MY WIFE DRIVING TO WORK THURSDAY 40 MPH AND REAR AXLE BROKE. LEFT REAR TIRE FORCED AGAINST WHEEL WELL CAUSING SIGNIFICANT SMOKE AND TIRE DAMAGE. PASSING CAR FLAG MY WIFE DOWN AND GOT HER TO PULL OVER. WHEN I CHECKED IT OUT LATER IN THE DAY FOUND THAT REAR AXLE WAS BROKE AND NOT DRIVABLE. COST TO ...

Mileage: 125,000

THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WILL RANDOMLY COME ON AND STAY ON UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. THIS HAPPENS OCCASIONALLY, BUT NOT EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. IT HAPPENS ALL DIFFERENT SPEEDS, NOT JUST ONE SPEED ZONE. I AM REPORTING THIS BECAUSE I FOUND OUT IT IS BECOMING A COMMON ISSUE FOR MANY PE...

Mileage: 102,000

DASHBOARD INDICATED FAILURE OF ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. CODE READER REPORTS C1185 AND CANNOT BE CLEARED. ABS SYSTEM COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE. REPAIRS WOULD REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF ANTI LOCK BRAKE CONTROLLER/COMPUTER. *TR

Mileage: 27,000

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH AND ALL GAUGES GOING CRAZY AND RUN ALL THE TIME CAUSING MY BATTERY TO DIE EVERYDAY. ITS A NEW BATTERY AND NOW ITS DRAINED. *TR

Mileage: 140,000

THERE WAS A RECALL ON REAR AXLES OF FORD WINDSTARS. I NOTICED MY REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED, SO I CALLED THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND WAS TOLD MY VAN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I WAS TOLD TO TAKE MY VAN TO THE LOCAL DEALER AND SEE IF THEY COULD MAKE A SPECIAL EXEMPTION AND HAVE MY REAR AXLE REPLACED. ...

Mileage: 173,000

ABS/BRAKE LIGHT HAVE BEEN ON AND OFF FOR YEARS NOW.....CHANGED ALL BRAKE PADS ....AND BRAKES..STILL COME OFF AND ON SPORADICALLY. NEW TIRES..NOPE....ALL NEW BRAKE SYSTEM...NOPE....BRAKE FLUID, CHANGED AND CHECKED OVER AND OVER....NOPE....TIRED OF GOING TO GET THE CAR SERVICED AND EVERY ONE GUESSING ...

ABS & BRAKE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COME ON. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS NORMAL. BRAKE PADS & SHOES ARE GOOD. NO OTHER PROBLEMS WITH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. NO BRAKE FLUID LEAKS. *TR

Mileage: 95,000

I HAD PRIOR BRAKE ISSUES. TOOK MY VAN TO BE INSPECTED AND HAD COMPLETE REAR BRAKES REPLACED AND FRONT BRAKES WERE STILL OK, NOT NEEDING REPLACEMENT. AFTER ABOUT 20 MILES ON MY WAY OUT OF TOWN ON MY NEW BRAKES, THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON. GOT BACK IN TOWN AND TOOK IT BACK TO WHERE I GOT THE NE...

ABS, BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON FOR NO REASON. SPENT SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS HAVING IT DIAGNOSED. REPLACE MANY PARTS. NO RESOLUTION. DRIVES OFTEN WITH A MISS ESPECIALLY DURING ACCELERATION. *TR

Mileage: 54,000

ABS, BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON FOR NO REASON. SPENT SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS HAVING IT DIAGNOSED. REPLACE MANY PARTS. NO RESOLUTION. DRIVES OFTEN WITH A MISS ESPECIALLY DURING ACCELERATION. *TR

Mileage: 54,000

ABS, BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON FOR NO REASON. SPENT SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS HAVING IT DIAGNOSED. REPLACE MANY PARTS. NO RESOLUTION. DRIVES OFTEN WITH A MISS ESPECIALLY DURING ACCELERATION. *TR

Mileage: 54,000

THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON RANDOMLY. THE SHOP TOLD BE THE COMPUTER IS REPORTING FAULTY ABS CODES. I WILL HAVE TO ASK FOR THE SPECIFIC CODE. *TR

Mileage: 67,000

IT WAS A COLD NIGHT -35 F, WHEN I WAS IN CANADA. WHEN I STARTED THE CAR THE NEXT MORNING, MY EMERGENCY FLASHERS CAME ON. I PUSHED THE EMERGENCY FLASHER BUTTON TO TURN THEM OFF BUT IT DIDN'T WORK. I CONTINUED TO PUSH THE BUTTON BUT IT DIDN'T TURN THEM OFF. THERE IS NO FUSE TO SHUT THEM OFF. THEY...

Mileage: 83,000

ABS LIGHT ON AIR BAG LITTLE ON WON'T TURN OFF BRAKE LIGHT ALSO WILL COME ON AT TIME FEELS LIKE SOMETHING IS STICKING LIKE DRIVING WITH BRAKE ON. *JS

Mileage: 118,000

ABS LIGHT ON AIR BAG LITTLE ON WON'T TURN OFF BRAKE LIGHT ALSO WILL COME ON AT TIME FEELS LIKE SOMETHING IS STICKING LIKE DRIVING WITH BRAKE ON. *JS

Mileage: 118,000

ON MY 2003 WINDSTAR I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS FOR QUITE SOME TIME DON'T KNOW THE EXACT TIME THAT IT FIRST HAPPENED ITS BEEN A FEW YEARS. THE ABS LIGHTS COME ON AND SHUT OFF PERIODICALLY. AS OF TODAY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON. AND THE CIGARETTE...

Mileage: 200,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON AND ALL GAUGES WON'T STOP GOING CRAZY. MAKING BY BATTERY DIE. *JS

Mileage: 14,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON AND ALL GAUGES WON'T STOP GOING CRAZY. MAKING BY BATTERY DIE. *JS

Mileage: 14,000

MY TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED; I DO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE A GREAT DEAL, THO THE CAR IS AGED, THE UPKEEP IS GREAT ON THE CAR. I HAVE TRIED TO KEEP UP WITH THE RECALLS ON THIS CAR, IS THERE A RECALL ON THE CAR'S TRANS.? *TR

Mileage: 99,900

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WOULD GO ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY BEGINNING AROUND 55000 MILES. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME FORDS WERE KNOWN FOR THIS, BUT SHOULD NOT PRESENT A PROBLEM. BACK WHEELS STARTED SMOKING AND LEAKING FLUID AT 76000. THIS CONTAMINATED THE WHEEL WELLS AND BRAKE PADS. THE ABS/BRAKE LIGHT ALSO ST...

Mileage: 55,000

THE BRAKE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR SOME TIME, AND THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY LEAKING WHAT APPEARS TO BE BRAKE FLUID. *TR

Mileage: 115,000

THE BRAKE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR SOME TIME, AND THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY LEAKING WHAT APPEARS TO BE BRAKE FLUID. *TR

Mileage: 115,000

THE BRAKE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR SOME TIME, AND THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY LEAKING WHAT APPEARS TO BE BRAKE FLUID. *TR

Mileage: 115,000

THE REAR AXLE ASSY. CRACKED AND THE TIRES WHERE TIPPING IN TOWARD THE BODY. TOOK IT TO PRESTON, IN BURTON, OHIO AND THEY SAID THE RECALL HAD BEEN DONE ON 04/30/2011. IT WAS EXACTLY 2 YEARS TO THE DAY THAT IT CRACKED RIGHT BESIDE THE BRACKET ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. PRESTON SAID IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY ...

Mileage: 145,000

THE "REPAIR" THEY MADE DID NOT HOLD UP.THIS IS THE 2ND TIME IT HAS ALMOST KILLED US. WAITING ON A REPLY FROM LEGAL COUNSEL AT FORD. IT IS DEFINITELY TOTALED WITH THE DAMAGE. I GUESS ENOUGH PEOPLE HAVEN'T DIED YET TO DO A MASS RECALL. EVEN IF YOU HAD THE RECALL DONE, IT OBVIOUSLY DOESN'T WORK. HOW MA...

Mileage: 135,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO HESITATE AND DECELERATED BEFORE THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163,717.

Mileage: 163,717

I STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND UPON PRESSING THE GAS THE VAN LURCHED FORWARD A BIT THEN I LOST ALL THE GEARS. HAD TO PUSH IT OFF THE ROAD WITH 4 CHILDREN SEATED INSIDE. IT'S LIKE IT'S STUCK IN NEUTRAL, NO GEARS AT ALL. HAD IT TOWED AND CURRENTLY WAITING ON MECHANICS DIAGNOSIS. VERY UNSAFE!! WE COULD H...

Mileage: 158,000

WHILE IN 75MPH SPEED LIMIT UPON ENTERING INTO A 70MPH LIMIT I PUSHED CST ON CRUISE PANEL STEERING WHEEL. I NOT ONLY SLOWED BUT MY VAN CONTINUED TO SLOW WHILE HEAVIER TRAFFIC WAS SKIRTING AND TRYING NOT TO RUN ME OVER. IT WAS AT LESS THAN 40MPH I WAS ABLE TO GET ON THE EMERGENCY LANE. WOULD NOT RES...

Mileage: 69,000

WHILE IN 75MPH SPEED LIMIT UPON ENTERING INTO A 70MPH LIMIT I PUSHED CST ON CRUISE PANEL STEERING WHEEL. I NOT ONLY SLOWED BUT MY VAN CONTINUED TO SLOW WHILE HEAVIER TRAFFIC WAS SKIRTING AND TRYING NOT TO RUN ME OVER. IT WAS AT LESS THAN 40MPH I WAS ABLE TO GET ON THE EMERGENCY LANE. WOULD NOT RES...

Mileage: 69,000

LEAVING FOR WORK, I NOTICED THAT THE ABS AND AIRBAG LIGHTS WERE ON UP ON THE DASHBOARD. I DROVE TO WORK WHICH IS ONLY 8 MILES AWAY; GOING NO FASTER THAN 45 MPH. I ARRIVED AT WORK, PLACED VAN IN PARK, TURNED OFF THE VAN, TOOK KEY OUT OF IGNITION, TOOK OFF MY SEAT BELT, OPENED DOOR, AND THE AIRBAG BLE...

Mileage: 214,016

THE ABS AND TRAC OFF LIGHTS HAVE COME ON SIMULTANEOUSLY AND WILL NOT RESET. THE TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH DOES NOT WORK. *TT

Mileage: 96,270

THE ABS AND TRAC OFF LIGHTS HAVE COME ON SIMULTANEOUSLY AND WILL NOT RESET. THE TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH DOES NOT WORK. *TT

Mileage: 96,270

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE WOULD INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE PERSISTED UNTIL IT HAD BECOME A PERMANENT OCCURRENCE AND WOULD PRESENT ITSELF EVEN WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTI...

Mileage: 151,000

IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING RED BRAKE LIGHTS AND ABS LIGHTS CAME ON. KEEP COMING ON AND SHUTTING OFF. *JS

Mileage: 140,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS PRESENT FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR ATTACHING BRACKET WAS FRACTURED DUE T...

Mileage: 80,000

ABS LIGHT COME ON AFTER VEHICLE WARM UP ALSO BRAKE LIGHT COME ON AT THE SAME TIME. GOING TO GARAGE TOMORROW TO CHECK ON RECALLS AND TO SEE IS THE IS A SERIOUS PROBLEMS ON WINDSTARS. FROM WHAT I BEEN READING ON THE INTERNET IT SEEM TO BE A MAJOR PROBLEM FOR WINDSTAR OWNERS. *TR

Mileage: 101,465

THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON THE DAY AFTER I BOUGHT THE 2003 WINDSTAR. I HAD TO DO SOME RESEARCH TO FIGURE OUT THAT IT NEEDED A LITTLE BIT OF WORK BECAUSE THE PREVIOUS OWNER LIED ABOUT WHY THEY WANTED TO SELL THE VAN. THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT AND IT RAN GREAT. WELL NOW THERE ARE SOME M...

Mileage: 181,000

THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON THE DAY AFTER I BOUGHT THE 2003 WINDSTAR. I HAD TO DO SOME RESEARCH TO FIGURE OUT THAT IT NEEDED A LITTLE BIT OF WORK BECAUSE THE PREVIOUS OWNER LIED ABOUT WHY THEY WANTED TO SELL THE VAN. THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT AND IT RAN GREAT. WELL NOW THERE ARE SOME M...

Mileage: 181,000

THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON THE DAY AFTER I BOUGHT THE 2003 WINDSTAR. I HAD TO DO SOME RESEARCH TO FIGURE OUT THAT IT NEEDED A LITTLE BIT OF WORK BECAUSE THE PREVIOUS OWNER LIED ABOUT WHY THEY WANTED TO SELL THE VAN. THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT AND IT RAN GREAT. WELL NOW THERE ARE SOME M...

Mileage: 181,000

WE BOUGHT THIS CAR TODAY AND INTERMITTENTLY THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WILL COME ON AND WON'T TURN OFF UNTIL WE TURN OFF THE CAR. *TR

Mileage: 94,800

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V385000 (SUSPENSION) AND RECENTLY DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. *TR

Mileage: 76,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE C...

Mileage: 100,000

FAILED FORD SUB FRAME RECALL NOISE IN FRONT END GOING OVER BUMPS TOOK IN FOR SERVICE. I WAS TOLD FRONT SUB FRAME WAS RUSTING APART. FORD WINDSTAR HAD SUB FRAME RECALL 3 YEARS AGO LARGE BRACKETS PLACED AROUND SUB FRAME(IN MICHIGAN). CALLED FORD DEALER(IN FLORIDA WEAR VEHICLE RESIDES) AND THEY AGR...

Mileage: 147,000

FAILED FORD SUB FRAME RECALL NOISE IN FRONT END GOING OVER BUMPS TOOK IN FOR SERVICE. I WAS TOLD FRONT SUB FRAME WAS RUSTING APART. FORD WINDSTAR HAD SUB FRAME RECALL 3 YEARS AGO LARGE BRACKETS PLACED AROUND SUB FRAME(IN MICHIGAN). CALLED FORD DEALER(IN FLORIDA WEAR VEHICLE RESIDES) AND THEY AGR...

Mileage: 147,000

FAILED FORD SUB FRAME RECALL NOISE IN FRONT END GOING OVER BUMPS TOOK IN FOR SERVICE. I WAS TOLD FRONT SUB FRAME WAS RUSTING APART. FORD WINDSTAR HAD SUB FRAME RECALL 3 YEARS AGO LARGE BRACKETS PLACED AROUND SUB FRAME(IN MICHIGAN). CALLED FORD DEALER(IN FLORIDA WEAR VEHICLE RESIDES) AND THEY AGR...

Mileage: 147,000

THE ABS LIGHT, ADVANCED TRAC CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT, AND DASH LIGHTS ARE FLASHING ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY FOR SEVERAL SECONDS. ALARMS BEEP AND THE ENGINE LOSES POWER. THIS HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE PAST SEVERAL WEEKS. THEN COMING ONTO THE FREEWAY THIS MORNING IT OCCURRED AGAIN AND THE...

Mileage: 141,457

THE ABS LIGHT, ADVANCED TRAC CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT, AND DASH LIGHTS ARE FLASHING ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY FOR SEVERAL SECONDS. ALARMS BEEP AND THE ENGINE LOSES POWER. THIS HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE PAST SEVERAL WEEKS. THEN COMING ONTO THE FREEWAY THIS MORNING IT OCCURRED AGAIN AND THE...

Mileage: 141,457

THE ABS LIGHT, ADVANCED TRAC CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT, AND DASH LIGHTS ARE FLASHING ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY FOR SEVERAL SECONDS. ALARMS BEEP AND THE ENGINE LOSES POWER. THIS HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE PAST SEVERAL WEEKS. THEN COMING ONTO THE FREEWAY THIS MORNING IT OCCURRED AGAIN AND THE...

Mileage: 141,457

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON. PREMATURE ABS FAILURE NO FIX BUT TO REPLACE PUMP AND CONTROL UNIT. *TR

Mileage: 87,000

FORD CAME OUT AND TOOL MY CAR TO [XXX] CUNNINGHAM TO FIX MY CALL ON A SAFETY RECALL DATED 2/28/2014 THEN REFUSE TO FIX MY CAR STATE FORD REFUSE TO PAY HOME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR HE SAID I HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET. ALL REPAIR ARE FREE OF CHARGE MY CAR STILL AT THE SHOP AT THE SHOP BECAUSE THE FRONT ...

Mileage: 10,000

FORD CAME OUT AND TOOL MY CAR TO [XXX] CUNNINGHAM TO FIX MY CALL ON A SAFETY RECALL DATED 2/28/2014 THEN REFUSE TO FIX MY CAR STATE FORD REFUSE TO PAY HOME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR HE SAID I HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET. ALL REPAIR ARE FREE OF CHARGE MY CAR STILL AT THE SHOP AT THE SHOP BECAUSE THE FRONT ...

Mileage: 10,000

FORD CAME OUT AND TOOL MY CAR TO [XXX] CUNNINGHAM TO FIX MY CALL ON A SAFETY RECALL DATED 2/28/2014 THEN REFUSE TO FIX MY CAR STATE FORD REFUSE TO PAY HOME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR HE SAID I HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET. ALL REPAIR ARE FREE OF CHARGE MY CAR STILL AT THE SHOP AT THE SHOP BECAUSE THE FRONT ...

Mileage: 10,000

FORD CAME OUT AND TOOL MY CAR TO [XXX] CUNNINGHAM TO FIX MY CALL ON A SAFETY RECALL DATED 2/28/2014 THEN REFUSE TO FIX MY CAR STATE FORD REFUSE TO PAY HOME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR HE SAID I HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET. ALL REPAIR ARE FREE OF CHARGE MY CAR STILL AT THE SHOP AT THE SHOP BECAUSE THE FRONT ...

Mileage: 10,000

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN CHECKED AND OUR MECHANIC INFORMED US THEY ARE FINE. THE INDICATOR LIGHTS COME ON ONCE THE CAR HAS WARMED UP OR IT IS RAINY OR HOT OUTSIDE. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR APPROXIMATELY 3-4 YEARS.

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN CHECKED AND OUR MECHANIC INFORMED US THEY ARE FINE. THE INDICATOR LIGHTS COME ON ONCE THE CAR HAS WARMED UP OR IT IS RAINY OR HOT OUTSIDE. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR APPROXIMATELY 3-4 YEARS.

ABS AND BRAKE DASH LIGHTS COME ON AT ANYTIME....DRIVING,STOPPED AT RED LIGHT,TURN ENGINE ON..GOING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD...ETC,ETC,ETC. *TR

Mileage: 192,000

ABS BRAKE LIGHT GOES ON AFTER DRIVING A FEW MINUTES AND ABS BRAKES DON'T WORK. LIGHT IS NOT ON UPON NEXT START. *TR

Mileage: 70,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE FRONT AXLE FRACTURED AND RESULTED IN THE DETACHMENT OF THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO THE DEFECT UNDER NHTSA CAMP...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE FRONT AXLE FRACTURED AND RESULTED IN THE DETACHMENT OF THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO THE DEFECT UNDER NHTSA CAMP...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE FRONT AXLE FRACTURED AND RESULTED IN THE DETACHMENT OF THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO THE DEFECT UNDER NHTSA CAMP...

WHILE DRIVING MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR MODEL SEL, I'M ENCOUNTERING A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM/ABS, AS WELL AS, MY CLUSTER GAUGE GOING HAYWIRE DOING WHAT IT WANTS ON AND OFF ON ITS OWN. THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS STARTING TO BECOME MORE FREQUENT. I'VE GONE TO FORD FOR THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM AND A F...

WHILE DRIVING MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR MODEL SEL, I'M ENCOUNTERING A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM/ABS, AS WELL AS, MY CLUSTER GAUGE GOING HAYWIRE DOING WHAT IT WANTS ON AND OFF ON ITS OWN. THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS STARTING TO BECOME MORE FREQUENT. I'VE GONE TO FORD FOR THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM AND A F...

WHILE DRIVING MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR MODEL SEL, I'M ENCOUNTERING A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM/ABS, AS WELL AS, MY CLUSTER GAUGE GOING HAYWIRE DOING WHAT IT WANTS ON AND OFF ON ITS OWN. THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS STARTING TO BECOME MORE FREQUENT. I'VE GONE TO FORD FOR THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM AND A F...

THE BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AT SPEEDS 35MPH-40MPH FOR NO REASON AND STAYS ON UNTIL VEHICLE STOPS AND COMPUTER REBOOTS. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND AND BRAKE CONTROL MODULE REPLACED. EVERYTHING POSSIBLE HAS BEEN DONE ACCORDING TO WHAT THE TESTER SAYS MAY BE WRONG. IT DID NOT PASS A STATE INSPE...

Mileage: 115,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL WAS ABNORMALLY TILTED INWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AXLE ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL WAS ABNORMALLY TILTED INWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AXLE ...

I BELIEVE THE SEAT BELTS IN MY FORD WINDSTAR DO NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A DEFECT WITH THE VAN AND FORD WILL NOT LOOK INTO THE ISSUE WITHOUT CHARGING ME A FEE. THERE WAS A SEAT BELT RECALL IN THE PAST ON SOME FORD WINDSTARS BUT FORD CLAIMS IT DOES NOT AFFECT THIS MODEL. THIS ISSUE ...

RAN THRU STOP SIGNS REPLACED ALL BRAKES AND THE BRAKE PEDDLE JUST PULSED AND WOULD NOT STOP MY VAN. *TR

Mileage: 132,000

WHILE CLEANING THE CAR I NOTICED A CRACK ABOUT 2 FOOT WIDE IN THE REAR AXLE BEAM. *TR

Mileage: 101,900

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. ABS LIGHT ON, ON DASHBOARD. BRAKE LIGHT ON, ON DASHBOARD. RECALL WORK WAS DONE. *TR

Mileage: 75,000

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. ABS LIGHT ON, ON DASHBOARD. BRAKE LIGHT ON, ON DASHBOARD. RECALL WORK WAS DONE. *TR

Mileage: 75,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A TRAFFIC STOP, HE ACCIDENTLY ENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL RESUME MECHANISM. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY INCREASED ACCELERATION AND THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Mileage: 143,000

ABS LIGHT AND CODE C1185 CAME ON. A RELAY FAILURE FOR ABS BRAKES. *TR

Mileage: 180,600

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT REVERSING FROM A DRIVEWAY, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THE DIAGNOSIS WAS UNCLEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROX...

Mileage: 103,000

VAN RPM NEEDLE GOES HAYWIRE WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND TRIES TO STALL OUT...ENGINE FEELS LIKE IT IS TRYING TO JUMP OUT OF VEHICLE. *TR

Mileage: 199,999

ABS LIGHT CAME ON, MECHANIC SAID THE ECU WAS SHORTED AND FORD WAS LOOKING INTO A RECALL. FORD HAS NOTHING ON THEIR WEBSITE, BUT HAVE FOUND MANY EXTERNAL SITES OFFERING THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Mileage: 110,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS BEGAN COMING ON MY DASH. THEY WILL GO OFF PERIODICALLY, AND THEN COME BACK ON. THE FIRST DATE THIS HAPPENED WAS IN 2010. I DRIVE A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. I TOOK IT TO THE AUTO SHOP RIGHT AWAY AND WAS QUOTED OVER $1,000 TO FIX IT. I ASKED WHAT THE PART DOES AND WAS TOLD THAT IT MOS...

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS BEGAN COMING ON MY DASH. THEY WILL GO OFF PERIODICALLY, AND THEN COME BACK ON. THE FIRST DATE THIS HAPPENED WAS IN 2010. I DRIVE A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. I TOOK IT TO THE AUTO SHOP RIGHT AWAY AND WAS QUOTED OVER $1,000 TO FIX IT. I ASKED WHAT THE PART DOES AND WAS TOLD THAT IT MOS...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND FAILED TO ENGAGE IN A TIMELY MANNER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT N...

Mileage: 80,000

ABS SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ON CONTINUOUSLY. *TR

Mileage: 62,000

I WENT TO PUT THE FORD IN GEAR AND IT WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR ANY GEAR, I SEE THERE IS A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ON THE MATTER. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS TRANSMISSION BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT OR WORSE. *TR

Mileage: 136,000

AS THE DRIVERS OF FORD WINDSTARS WE ALL GOT TREATED UNFAIR FORD WONT EVEN HELP ITS CURRENT FORD WINDSTAR DRIVERS I'VE MET ALOT WINDSTAR OWNERS AND THEY ARE AGITATED,, FIRST OFF ONLY HAD THIS SINCE LAST YEAR AND AFTER THE LAST 6 MONTHS OF THIS IT HAS BEEN A TERRIBLE VAN TO DRIVE, FIRST CHANGING THE A...

Mileage: 130,000

AS THE DRIVERS OF FORD WINDSTARS WE ALL GOT TREATED UNFAIR FORD WONT EVEN HELP ITS CURRENT FORD WINDSTAR DRIVERS I'VE MET ALOT WINDSTAR OWNERS AND THEY ARE AGITATED,, FIRST OFF ONLY HAD THIS SINCE LAST YEAR AND AFTER THE LAST 6 MONTHS OF THIS IT HAS BEEN A TERRIBLE VAN TO DRIVE, FIRST CHANGING THE A...

Mileage: 130,000

WHILE DRIVING, TURN SIGNAL WOULD NOT TURN OFF AFTER TURN WAS MADE. I COULD NOT MANUALLY TURN IT OFF. ALL GAUGES BEGAN TO GO CRAZY. SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER REVOLVED FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER THEN SETTLED AT THE BOTTOM AND DID NOT REGISTER SPEED OR RPM. FUEL GAUGE SETTLED TO THE BOTTOM AND THE...

ABS MODULE FREQUENTLY SENDS WARNING WITH MULTIPLE TROUBLE CODES. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THE ABS SYSTEM IS NOT FUNCTIONAL WHEN THIS OCCURS. *TR

Mileage: 90,000

THE SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER & CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT WORK & ABS PUMP RAN CONTINUOUSLY. ABS & BRAKE LIGHT STAYED ON. THIS ONLY HAPPENED WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMP. WAS AROUND 80-85 DEG.F & LIGHTS SHUT OFF ONCE THE ENGINE COOLED. DIAGNOSIS WAS DEFECTIVE BRAKE CONTROL MOD. PULLED FUSE 101 TO KEEP PUMP FRO...

Mileage: 89,028

THE SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER & CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT WORK & ABS PUMP RAN CONTINUOUSLY. ABS & BRAKE LIGHT STAYED ON. THIS ONLY HAPPENED WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMP. WAS AROUND 80-85 DEG.F & LIGHTS SHUT OFF ONCE THE ENGINE COOLED. DIAGNOSIS WAS DEFECTIVE BRAKE CONTROL MOD. PULLED FUSE 101 TO KEEP PUMP FRO...

Mileage: 89,028

THE SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER & CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT WORK & ABS PUMP RAN CONTINUOUSLY. ABS & BRAKE LIGHT STAYED ON. THIS ONLY HAPPENED WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMP. WAS AROUND 80-85 DEG.F & LIGHTS SHUT OFF ONCE THE ENGINE COOLED. DIAGNOSIS WAS DEFECTIVE BRAKE CONTROL MOD. PULLED FUSE 101 TO KEEP PUMP FRO...

Mileage: 89,028

MINI VAN STEERING STARTED MAKING CLUNKING NOISE WHILE TURNING. THEN I NOTICE STEERING WHEEL IS NOT STRAIGHT WHEN CAR IS DRIVING STRAIGHT AND SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH ALIGNMENT. AUTOMECHANIC TOLD ME PASSENGER SIDE SUB-FRAME ROTTED OUT AND MINIVAN IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I INVESTIGATED POTENTIAL RECALL ...

Mileage: 97,332

MINI VAN STEERING STARTED MAKING CLUNKING NOISE WHILE TURNING. THEN I NOTICE STEERING WHEEL IS NOT STRAIGHT WHEN CAR IS DRIVING STRAIGHT AND SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH ALIGNMENT. AUTOMECHANIC TOLD ME PASSENGER SIDE SUB-FRAME ROTTED OUT AND MINIVAN IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I INVESTIGATED POTENTIAL RECALL ...

Mileage: 97,332

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM BECAME INOPERABLE ACCORDING TO CODE C1185 ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TR

Mileage: 110,000

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM BECAME INOPERABLE ACCORDING TO CODE C1185 ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TR

Mileage: 110,000

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM BECAME INOPERABLE ACCORDING TO CODE C1185 ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TR

Mileage: 110,000

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN ON FOR QUITE SOMETIME, IT WOULD NOT PASS EMISSIONS. A FEW WEEKS AGO I ALMOST GOT IN AN ACCIDENT, DUE TO THE FACT, I COULD NOT STOP THE VAN!! I HAVE A YOUNG CHILD AND THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE FORD!! NEVER AGAIN WILL I PURCHASE A FORD. *TR

Mileage: 168,000

THE VEHICLE STOPS IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. IT WILL STALL OUT WHEN STOPPED. THE CAR WILL NOT RESTART. IT IS NOT ANYTHING THAT PERTAINS TO A TUNE UP OR OIL CHANGE OR TRANSMISSION FLUID. THE RADIATOR GOT LOW A;LITTLE BUT THAT WAS NOT THE PROBLEM. THERE WAS A RECALL ON 2003 FORD WINDSTAR LIMITED E...

Mileage: 138,000

THE VEHICLE STOPS IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. IT WILL STALL OUT WHEN STOPPED. THE CAR WILL NOT RESTART. IT IS NOT ANYTHING THAT PERTAINS TO A TUNE UP OR OIL CHANGE OR TRANSMISSION FLUID. THE RADIATOR GOT LOW A;LITTLE BUT THAT WAS NOT THE PROBLEM. THERE WAS A RECALL ON 2003 FORD WINDSTAR LIMITED E...

Mileage: 138,000

ABS LIGHT ON AND OFF. *TR

Mileage: 130,000

THE ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE IS WITH ITS SUBFRAME. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE PORTION OF IT IS RUSTING OUT. I TOOK IT IN ON 11/4/13 TO A LICENSED VEHICLE SERVICE PLACE FOR A REGULAR OIL CHANGE, ONLY TO HAVE THE MECHANIC TELL ME THE SUBFRAME IS RUSTING OUT. AFTER LEARNING THIS NEWS (AND VIEWING THE SUBF...

Mileage: 84,549

REAR AXLE CRACKED . FORD SAID THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY AXLE , NOW FORD SAYS THEY RECALL IS OVER . I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW FORD CAN GET AWAY WITH THIS. *TR

Mileage: 90,000

PURCHASED A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR ON 10/14/13,DROVE VEHICLE TO SOUTH CAROLINA FROM NEW JERSEY ON 10/15/13,ABOUT HALFWAY THERE NOTICED A LOUD CLUNKING WHILE BRAKING, OR TURNING VEHICLE LEFT OR RIGHT.HAD VEHICLE LOOKED AT BY MECHANIC ON 10/24/13.IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A COMPLETELY ROTTED SUBFRAME AND...

Mileage: 49,593

PURCHASED A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR ON 10/14/13,DROVE VEHICLE TO SOUTH CAROLINA FROM NEW JERSEY ON 10/15/13,ABOUT HALFWAY THERE NOTICED A LOUD CLUNKING WHILE BRAKING, OR TURNING VEHICLE LEFT OR RIGHT.HAD VEHICLE LOOKED AT BY MECHANIC ON 10/24/13.IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A COMPLETELY ROTTED SUBFRAME AND...

Mileage: 49,593

PURCHASED A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR ON 10/14/13,DROVE VEHICLE TO SOUTH CAROLINA FROM NEW JERSEY ON 10/15/13,ABOUT HALFWAY THERE NOTICED A LOUD CLUNKING WHILE BRAKING, OR TURNING VEHICLE LEFT OR RIGHT.HAD VEHICLE LOOKED AT BY MECHANIC ON 10/24/13.IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A COMPLETELY ROTTED SUBFRAME AND...

Mileage: 49,593

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000.

Mileage: 111,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 133,000.

Mileage: 133,000

MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR WAS TAKEN IN FOR THE REAR AXLE RECALL AND WAS REPAIRED. THE AXLE HAS CRACKED AGAIN WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO SAID THAT THEY CONTACTED FORD ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND WERE TOLD THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR OR REPLACE THE AXLE THE VAN ONLY HAS 47000 MILES ON IT WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE IT RE...

Mileage: 47,200

MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR WAS TAKEN IN FOR THE REAR AXLE RECALL AND WAS REPAIRED. THE AXLE HAS CRACKED AGAIN WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO SAID THAT THEY CONTACTED FORD ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND WERE TOLD THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR OR REPLACE THE AXLE THE VAN ONLY HAS 47000 MILES ON IT WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE IT RE...

Mileage: 47,200

MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR WAS TAKEN IN FOR THE REAR AXLE RECALL AND WAS REPAIRED. THE AXLE HAS CRACKED AGAIN WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO SAID THAT THEY CONTACTED FORD ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND WERE TOLD THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR OR REPLACE THE AXLE THE VAN ONLY HAS 47000 MILES ON IT WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE IT RE...

Mileage: 47,200

MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR WAS TAKEN IN FOR THE REAR AXLE RECALL AND WAS REPAIRED. THE AXLE HAS CRACKED AGAIN WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO SAID THAT THEY CONTACTED FORD ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND WERE TOLD THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR OR REPLACE THE AXLE THE VAN ONLY HAS 47000 MILES ON IT WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE IT RE...

Mileage: 47,200

THE BRAKE LIGHT AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. I TESTED THE BRAKES AND THEY STILL WORKED. PULLED OVER AND CHECKED THEM OUT ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. WORKED OK CONTINUED ON MY TRIP. HAVE SINCE HAD NUMEROUS TIMES THIS HIS OCCURRED. HAVE FOUND OUT THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE C...

Mileage: 90,000

THE BRAKE LIGHT AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. I TESTED THE BRAKES AND THEY STILL WORKED. PULLED OVER AND CHECKED THEM OUT ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. WORKED OK CONTINUED ON MY TRIP. HAVE SINCE HAD NUMEROUS TIMES THIS HIS OCCURRED. HAVE FOUND OUT THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE C...

Mileage: 90,000

I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON. IT DOESN'T GO OFF UNTIL I TURN OFF IGNITION. WHEN I START THE ENGINE AGAIN THE LIGHTS ARE OFF BUT USUALLY WITHIN 10 MILES DOWN THE ROAD THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON AGAIN. EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE THE LIGHTS WON'T COME ON...

Mileage: 118,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT FRONT ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ...

Mileage: 116,234

ABS LIGHT ON. *TR

Mileage: 167,000

BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ALL CAME ON AND ARE STAYING MOST OF THE TIME. *TR

Mileage: 140,000

I HAVE A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR THAT HAS BEEN OWNED BY MY FAMILY SINCE IT LEFT THE LINE. I WAS NOTIFIED OF A RECALL TO THE CONTROL ARMS IN 2011 AND TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. IN JUNE 2012 I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND HAD JUST TURNED ON MY STREET WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG AND MY CAR WOULD BARELY M...

Mileage: 130,000

I HAVE A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR THAT HAS BEEN OWNED BY MY FAMILY SINCE IT LEFT THE LINE. I WAS NOTIFIED OF A RECALL TO THE CONTROL ARMS IN 2011 AND TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. IN JUNE 2012 I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND HAD JUST TURNED ON MY STREET WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG AND MY CAR WOULD BARELY M...

Mileage: 130,000

ABS LIGHT AND RED E. BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AT SAME TIME. INDICATING BRAKE MODULE HAS FAULTED. SEEMS MANY OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS SAME ISSUE AT EARLY STAGES OF OWNERSHIP. *TR

Mileage: 43,000

ABS LIGHT AND RED E. BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AT SAME TIME. INDICATING BRAKE MODULE HAS FAULTED. SEEMS MANY OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS SAME ISSUE AT EARLY STAGES OF OWNERSHIP. *TR

Mileage: 43,000

ABS LIGHT AND RED E. BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AT SAME TIME. INDICATING BRAKE MODULE HAS FAULTED. SEEMS MANY OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS SAME ISSUE AT EARLY STAGES OF OWNERSHIP. *TR

Mileage: 43,000

THE "ABS" AND "BRAKE" LIGHTS COME ON, AND SOMETIMES GO OFF AND MOSTLY COME BACK ON AGAIN AND I LOOSE THE FOUR WHEEL BRAKING PROTECTION AND THE CAR SKIDS. *TR

Mileage: 130,000

WE DROVE TO THE STORE AND REALIZED THAT OUR REAR TIRES WERE TILTED. WE WERE LOOKING AT IT AND A GUY THAT WORKED AT THE GARAGE NEXT DOOR CLIMBED UNDER AND TOLD US WHAT IT WAS. HE SAID THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS BROKEN, HE ALSO SAID THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. I CONTACTED OUR LOCAL FORD D...

WE DROVE TO THE STORE AND REALIZED THAT OUR REAR TIRES WERE TILTED. WE WERE LOOKING AT IT AND A GUY THAT WORKED AT THE GARAGE NEXT DOOR CLIMBED UNDER AND TOLD US WHAT IT WAS. HE SAID THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS BROKEN, HE ALSO SAID THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. I CONTACTED OUR LOCAL FORD D...

ECU MASTER RELAY HAS A BAD SOLDIER JOINT WHICH FAILED CAUSING THE ABS & BRAKE LIGHTS TO COME ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MOST OFTEN, I WILL GET A FEW MILES DOWN THE ROAD WHEN THEY COME ON. THE STAY ON THE ENTIRE TIME WHILE IN OPERATION. OCCASIONALLY, IT WILL NOT COME ON RIGHT AWAY RIGHT AFTER SHUTTIN...

Mileage: 85,000

BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT STAYS ON. I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THIS PROBLEM FOR OVER 3 YEARS. I HAVE REPLACED THE ABS MODULE ONCE AT A HIGH COST $.TIRED OF FORD RUN AROUND. *TR

Mileage: 165,389

MY ABS LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. TOOK CAR TO THE SHOP AND THEY HAVE DONE MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTICS AND AFTER $500+ DOLLARS LIGHT STILL KEEPS COMING ON. *TR

Mileage: 99,965

ABS & BRAKE LIGHT ON ALL THE TIME AND THE SYSTEMS DON'T WORK WHEN LIGHT IS ON THEREFORE THEY AREN'T NEVER WORKING AND MY ODOMETER QUIT WORKING AND MY OTHER GAUGES GO CRAZY LIKE IT'S AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM GONE CRAZY. I DON'T KNOW WHAT GAUGES ACTUALLY WORK AND WHICH ONES DON'T CAUSE THEY SEEM TO GO CR...

ABS & BRAKE LIGHT ON ALL THE TIME AND THE SYSTEMS DON'T WORK WHEN LIGHT IS ON THEREFORE THEY AREN'T NEVER WORKING AND MY ODOMETER QUIT WORKING AND MY OTHER GAUGES GO CRAZY LIKE IT'S AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM GONE CRAZY. I DON'T KNOW WHAT GAUGES ACTUALLY WORK AND WHICH ONES DON'T CAUSE THEY SEEM TO GO CR...

ABS & BRAKE LIGHT ON ALL THE TIME AND THE SYSTEMS DON'T WORK WHEN LIGHT IS ON THEREFORE THEY AREN'T NEVER WORKING AND MY ODOMETER QUIT WORKING AND MY OTHER GAUGES GO CRAZY LIKE IT'S AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM GONE CRAZY. I DON'T KNOW WHAT GAUGES ACTUALLY WORK AND WHICH ONES DON'T CAUSE THEY SEEM TO GO CR...

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY, ABS SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK WHEN LIGHT IS ON.

Mileage: 100,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED AND THE FRONT SUB FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED ...

Mileage: 160,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED AND THE FRONT SUB FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED ...

Mileage: 160,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 156,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE...

Mileage: 156,000

BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING HAS CODES C1185,C1198,C1194,C1254,C1246,C1250,C1242,C1214,C1210 THESE WAS PULLED FROM ASSOCIATE FROM ADVANCE AUTO

Mileage: 124,000

THE ABS LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. I AM ALSO HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE TORQUE CONVERTER. I STARTED MY VEHICLE, PUT IT IN DRIVE AND IT DID NOT GO ANYWHERE. I HEARD THAT SEVERAL PEOPLE ARE HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND I NEED TO FIND OUT IF THERE IS A RECALL ON IT. *TR

Mileage: 150,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT IS ON. LOSS OF ABS AND HARD BRAKING. *TR

Mileage: 65,500

ABS/AIRBAG, TIRE GAUGE LIGHTS ON - EBCM MODULE FAILURE. *TR

ABS/AIRBAG, TIRE GAUGE LIGHTS ON - EBCM MODULE FAILURE. *TR

ABS/AIRBAG, TIRE GAUGE LIGHTS ON - EBCM MODULE FAILURE. *TR

ABS/AIRBAG, TIRE GAUGE LIGHTS ON - EBCM MODULE FAILURE. *TR

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WHITEFISH MONTANA WHICH IS ABOUT 20 MILES FROM MY HOME WHEN THE VAN JUST STOPPED, IT KEPT RUNNING BUT WOULD NOT MOVE SO I SHUT THE VAN OFF AND IT WOULDN'T START UNLESS IT WAS JUMPED, SO WE JUMPED IT ALL THE WAY HOME. WE ENDED UP REPLACING THE BATTERY AND THE ALTERNATOR THE VA...

Mileage: 157,632

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WHITEFISH MONTANA WHICH IS ABOUT 20 MILES FROM MY HOME WHEN THE VAN JUST STOPPED, IT KEPT RUNNING BUT WOULD NOT MOVE SO I SHUT THE VAN OFF AND IT WOULDN'T START UNLESS IT WAS JUMPED, SO WE JUMPED IT ALL THE WAY HOME. WE ENDED UP REPLACING THE BATTERY AND THE ALTERNATOR THE VA...

Mileage: 157,632

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MA...

Mileage: 80,000

THE ABS AND ENGINE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN ON MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR FOR YEARS. HOWEVER, THEY WERE ELECTRICAL MISFIRES AND DID NOT AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. IT DOES NOW SEEM THAT THE ABS IS FAILING. THE CAR BRAKES NORMALLY AT LOW SPEEDS. HOWEVER, OVER 30 MPH IT NOW SEEMS THAT THE BRAKES LOCK ...

Mileage: 90,000

THE ABS AND ENGINE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN ON MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR FOR YEARS. HOWEVER, THEY WERE ELECTRICAL MISFIRES AND DID NOT AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. IT DOES NOW SEEM THAT THE ABS IS FAILING. THE CAR BRAKES NORMALLY AT LOW SPEEDS. HOWEVER, OVER 30 MPH IT NOW SEEMS THAT THE BRAKES LOCK ...

Mileage: 90,000

SPEEDOMETER & ODOMETER STOPPED WORKING. ABS LIGHT ON (WHICH HAS BEEN HAPPENING INTERMITTENTLY FOR SEVERAL MONTHS). *TR

Mileage: 104,000

ABS BRAKE COMES ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE AXLE WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Mileage: 110,000

ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COME ON INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERMITTENTLY. ABS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ARE AS FOLLOWS: C1234; C1235; C1236; C1185; U1260; C1446 AUTO MECHANIC STATES THAT IS COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD ABS CONTROL MODULE (BRAKE ECU). FORD BULLETIN ON C1185 CODE STATES FAULTY SOLDER CONNECTION...

Mileage: 76,000

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON WHILE DRIVING THE VAN AND STAY ON WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Mileage: 60,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON AND UNOCCUPIED THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. A PEDESTRIAN ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BUT ENDED UP BEING PINNED BETWEEN THE TWO VEHICLES. THE PEDESTRIAN SUSTAINED INJURIES TO T...

Mileage: 70,000

BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS COME ON AND GO OFF REPEATEDLY . WE HAVE REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY .THE BRAKES SEEM TO OPERATE OK UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS AND CAN FIND NO OTHER PROBLEMS BUT MY CARRIES OUR CHILDREN AROUND IN THIS THING .WHAT THE INFO I HAVE GATHERED THERE SEEMS TO BE SOME KIND OF...

Mileage: 57,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ABS MODULE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Mileage: 60,000

BOUGHT THE 2003 WINDSTAR IN 04/26/ 2004 IT WAS A CERTIFIED PROGRAM CAR FROM A DEALER AND HAD MILEAGE OF 013335 WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH IT. FIRST THE REAR DOORS WILL CLOSE AND THEN REOPEN THE DEALER REPLACED THE SENSORS IN THE DOORS STILL HAVE THAT PROBLEM, SECOND THE BALL JOINTS NEED REPL...

Mileage: 38,381

BOUGHT THE 2003 WINDSTAR IN 04/26/ 2004 IT WAS A CERTIFIED PROGRAM CAR FROM A DEALER AND HAD MILEAGE OF 013335 WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH IT. FIRST THE REAR DOORS WILL CLOSE AND THEN REOPEN THE DEALER REPLACED THE SENSORS IN THE DOORS STILL HAVE THAT PROBLEM, SECOND THE BALL JOINTS NEED REPL...

Mileage: 38,381

BOUGHT THE 2003 WINDSTAR IN 04/26/ 2004 IT WAS A CERTIFIED PROGRAM CAR FROM A DEALER AND HAD MILEAGE OF 013335 WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH IT. FIRST THE REAR DOORS WILL CLOSE AND THEN REOPEN THE DEALER REPLACED THE SENSORS IN THE DOORS STILL HAVE THAT PROBLEM, SECOND THE BALL JOINTS NEED REPL...

Mileage: 38,381

REAR AXLE COMPLETELY SNAPPED IN TWO. ALSO, THE VAN HAS THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON TOOK IN FOR A CODE READ AND NOTHING. THE ELECTRICAL ACTS VERY STRANGE MUSIC AND LIGHTS FADE IN AND OUT AND THE CRUISE CONTROL IS VERY JERKY. *TR

Mileage: 112,000

REAR AXLE COMPLETELY SNAPPED IN TWO. ALSO, THE VAN HAS THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON TOOK IN FOR A CODE READ AND NOTHING. THE ELECTRICAL ACTS VERY STRANGE MUSIC AND LIGHTS FADE IN AND OUT AND THE CRUISE CONTROL IS VERY JERKY. *TR

Mileage: 112,000

REAR AXLE COMPLETELY SNAPPED IN TWO. ALSO, THE VAN HAS THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON TOOK IN FOR A CODE READ AND NOTHING. THE ELECTRICAL ACTS VERY STRANGE MUSIC AND LIGHTS FADE IN AND OUT AND THE CRUISE CONTROL IS VERY JERKY. *TR

Mileage: 112,000

I WAS STARTING TO GET A CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE REAR END OF MY 2003 WINDSTAR MINIVAN WHICH CONTINUED TO BECOME WORSE. I TOOK THE VAN INTO A REPUTABLE SHOP TO HAVE IT CHECKED. I WITNESSED THE INSPECTION AND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG BUT IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT CORROSION CAUSED CRAC...

Mileage: 135,000

I WAS STARTING TO GET A CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE REAR END OF MY 2003 WINDSTAR MINIVAN WHICH CONTINUED TO BECOME WORSE. I TOOK THE VAN INTO A REPUTABLE SHOP TO HAVE IT CHECKED. I WITNESSED THE INSPECTION AND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG BUT IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT CORROSION CAUSED CRAC...

Mileage: 135,000

MY ABS LIGHT IS ON AND WONT GO OFF. *TR

Mileage: 10,000

MY ABS LIGHT IS ON AND WONT GO OFF. *TR

Mileage: 10,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, SHE NOTICED A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FUEL LINE WAS FRACTURED AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFA...

Mileage: 200,000

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON OCCASIONALLY. THIS HAPPENS AT LEAST 4 OR 5 TIMES A MONTH. *TR

Mileage: 105,000

THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT ALWAYS SHUT ALL THE WAY. IT ALSO DOES NOT USUALLY OPEN WITHOUT PULLING THE LOCK AT THE SAME TIME AS TRYING TO OPEN IT. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN I.D. NUMBER 12V195000 (SUSPENSION), THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DISPLAY ELECTRICAL FAILURES. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER OR A MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE CONT...

Mileage: 115,000

FORD SAFETY RECALL 11S16 WAS TO REINFORCE OR REPLACE REAR AXLE TO ENSURE VEHICLE SAFETY. FORD INSTALLED BRACKETS THAT WERE EITHER INEFFECTIVE, IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, OR AXLE WAS ALREADY CRACKED WHEN INSTALLED. WHEN OWNER WAS INFORMED OF POSSIBLE CRACKS IN REAR AXLE APRIL 2013 FORD WAS IMMEDIATELY N...

Mileage: 98,000

FORD SAFETY RECALL 11S16 WAS TO REINFORCE OR REPLACE REAR AXLE TO ENSURE VEHICLE SAFETY. FORD INSTALLED BRACKETS THAT WERE EITHER INEFFECTIVE, IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, OR AXLE WAS ALREADY CRACKED WHEN INSTALLED. WHEN OWNER WAS INFORMED OF POSSIBLE CRACKS IN REAR AXLE APRIL 2013 FORD WAS IMMEDIATELY N...

Mileage: 98,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT BOTH ON. GOT SERVICED WITH NEW SENSORS AND BRAKES PROBLEM FIXED FOR TWO DAYS. RETURNED TO MECHANIC,COULD NOT FIND OUT PROBLEM ( SPENT $300). RECENTLY TOOK TO PEPBOYS FOR COMPLETE CHECK(SPENT $180). CAME OUT CODE C1185. REFERRED ME TO TAKE TO FORD FOR FIX. CALLED IN TO SEE HOW MUC...

Mileage: 147,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V385000 (SUSPENSION)....

Mileage: 199,000

THE ABS WARNING LIGHT IS ON, INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN ON, THE REAR BRAKES CAN EASILY LOCK UP IF I SLAM ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. BRAKING DISTANCE IS INCREASED, AND WITH LESS CONTROL. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM: HTTP://WWW.FORDWINDSTARRECALL.INFO/#BROKENSOLDIER DESCRIBED AS PROBLEM # 2 ON THIS SI...

Mileage: 80,000

THE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS WILL COME ON ALL AT THE SAME TIME AFTER DRIVING FOR ONLY A FEW MINUTES. ONCE THESE LIGHTS COME ON, THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROLS ARE COMPLETELY INOPERABLE, AND IN BAD WEATHER THIS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH. THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATE FASTER WHEN I...

Mileage: 80,000

THE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS WILL COME ON ALL AT THE SAME TIME AFTER DRIVING FOR ONLY A FEW MINUTES. ONCE THESE LIGHTS COME ON, THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROLS ARE COMPLETELY INOPERABLE, AND IN BAD WEATHER THIS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH. THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATE FASTER WHEN I...

Mileage: 80,000

THE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS WILL COME ON ALL AT THE SAME TIME AFTER DRIVING FOR ONLY A FEW MINUTES. ONCE THESE LIGHTS COME ON, THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROLS ARE COMPLETELY INOPERABLE, AND IN BAD WEATHER THIS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH. THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATE FASTER WHEN I...

Mileage: 80,000

THERE IS SOMETHING OBVIOUSLY WRONG WITH OUR FORD WINDSTAR'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. UPON UNLOCKING THE CAR WITH THE REMOTE, ONLY THE REAR HATCH WILL UNLOCK. ALL OF THE OTHER DOORS TRY TO UNLOCK, BUT THERE IS NOT ENOUGH POWER TO PUSH THE LOCK ALL THE WAY UP. AFTER REPLACING THE BATTERY, THE PROBLEM STI...

Mileage: 80,100

THE ABS AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON DRIVING HOME, THE NEXT MORNING I WENT OUT AND STARTED THE CAR AND WAS DRIVE OUT OF DRIVE WAY AND THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP. ...HAD TO TURN OFF IGNITION.GOOD THING IT HAPPENED HERE IN THE DRIVEWAY AND NOT ON THE ROAD. *TR

Mileage: 198,000

I SAW THERE'S A RECALL ON THE FORD WINDSTAR ABS SYSTEM? (I HAVE 2003) IN 2010, I COMPLAINED TO MY FORD DEALERSHIP THAT THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE DASH WERE FLASHING ON AND OFF, THAT IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. ON THAT TICKET THEY WROTE, "NO ACTION", MEANING THEY DID NOTHING AND SAID NOTHING ABOU...

Mileage: 80,597

WE HAVE NOT BEEN PROPERLY INFORMED ABOUT ALL OF THE RECALLS OR OTHER ISSUES WITH OUR VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE DOES HAVE A LOT OF PROBLEMS FROM THE ELECTRICAL, STRUCTURE, ENGINE LIGHTS ARE ALWAYS THROWING CODES NEEDING A LOT OF SENSOR REPLACEMENTS AT OUR COST, THE RPMS SEEM TO RUN FAST SITTING AT A LIGHT...

Mileage: 40,228

WE HAVE NOT BEEN PROPERLY INFORMED ABOUT ALL OF THE RECALLS OR OTHER ISSUES WITH OUR VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE DOES HAVE A LOT OF PROBLEMS FROM THE ELECTRICAL, STRUCTURE, ENGINE LIGHTS ARE ALWAYS THROWING CODES NEEDING A LOT OF SENSOR REPLACEMENTS AT OUR COST, THE RPMS SEEM TO RUN FAST SITTING AT A LIGHT...

Mileage: 40,228

WE HAVE NOT BEEN PROPERLY INFORMED ABOUT ALL OF THE RECALLS OR OTHER ISSUES WITH OUR VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE DOES HAVE A LOT OF PROBLEMS FROM THE ELECTRICAL, STRUCTURE, ENGINE LIGHTS ARE ALWAYS THROWING CODES NEEDING A LOT OF SENSOR REPLACEMENTS AT OUR COST, THE RPMS SEEM TO RUN FAST SITTING AT A LIGHT...

Mileage: 40,228

WE HAVE NOT BEEN PROPERLY INFORMED ABOUT ALL OF THE RECALLS OR OTHER ISSUES WITH OUR VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE DOES HAVE A LOT OF PROBLEMS FROM THE ELECTRICAL, STRUCTURE, ENGINE LIGHTS ARE ALWAYS THROWING CODES NEEDING A LOT OF SENSOR REPLACEMENTS AT OUR COST, THE RPMS SEEM TO RUN FAST SITTING AT A LIGHT...

Mileage: 40,228

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR . THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC, WHO RETRIEVED ERROR CODE CLL85, INDICATING THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE WITH THE...

Mileage: 100,000

OUR VAN WAS FINE UNTIL IT WAS HAVING A HARD TIME SHIFTING. WE TOOK THE VAN INTO A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST AND HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION DUE TO WATER. AND ALSO HAD THE WATER TO THE RADIATOR COMPLETELY BYPASS THE TRANSMISSION. EVERYTHING WAS FINE UNTIL MONTHS LATER IT WAS HAVING A HARD TIME S...

Mileage: 124,000

OUR VAN WAS FINE UNTIL IT WAS HAVING A HARD TIME SHIFTING. WE TOOK THE VAN INTO A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST AND HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION DUE TO WATER. AND ALSO HAD THE WATER TO THE RADIATOR COMPLETELY BYPASS THE TRANSMISSION. EVERYTHING WAS FINE UNTIL MONTHS LATER IT WAS HAVING A HARD TIME S...

Mileage: 124,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, BOTH THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONLY IN WARM TEMPERATURES WITHOUT PRESSURE BEING APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED ...

Mileage: 170,000

FOR A FEW YEARS, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN INTERMITTENTLY COMING ON. IT HAS MOSTLY BEEN DURING THE WARMER MONTHS OF THE YEAR. ALSO, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN INTERMITTENTLY COMING ON. SOMETIMES THE TWO LIGHTS COME ON TOGETHER SOMETIMES INDIVIDUALLY. ALSO, THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING HA...

Mileage: 172,000

FOR A FEW YEARS, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN INTERMITTENTLY COMING ON. IT HAS MOSTLY BEEN DURING THE WARMER MONTHS OF THE YEAR. ALSO, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN INTERMITTENTLY COMING ON. SOMETIMES THE TWO LIGHTS COME ON TOGETHER SOMETIMES INDIVIDUALLY. ALSO, THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING HA...

Mileage: 172,000

FOR A FEW YEARS, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN INTERMITTENTLY COMING ON. IT HAS MOSTLY BEEN DURING THE WARMER MONTHS OF THE YEAR. ALSO, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN INTERMITTENTLY COMING ON. SOMETIMES THE TWO LIGHTS COME ON TOGETHER SOMETIMES INDIVIDUALLY. ALSO, THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING HA...

Mileage: 172,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AFTER 5 MINUTES, WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF IT RESETS BUT THE COMES ON AGAIN 5 MINUTES OR SO AFTER DRIVING. CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING. *TR

Mileage: 100,200

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AFTER 5 MINUTES, WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF IT RESETS BUT THE COMES ON AGAIN 5 MINUTES OR SO AFTER DRIVING. CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING. *TR

Mileage: 100,200

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AXLE FRACTURED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V385000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAIL...

Mileage: 139,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ABS SYSTEM HAD MALFUNCTIONED. THE MECHANIC DID NOT DETAIL WHAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO A...

Mileage: 170,000

VAN ABS BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT COMES ON AT THE SAME TIME. I TOOK THE VAN TO LOCAL DEALER WHO INFORMED ME THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE WINDSTARS. HE SAID THAT IT WOULD COST A LOT OF MONEY TO FIX. *TR IF THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND A SAFETY ISSUE WHY HASN'T ODI.NHTSA MAKE FORD CALL A ...

Mileage: 128,000

ABS LIGHT WONT TURN OFF. *TR

THE YELLOW ABS LIGHT AND RED BRAKE LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. THIS FIRST OCCURRED LAST SUMMER. DID NOT OCCUR WITH MUCH REGULARITY OVER THE WINTER. NOW WITHIN THE LAST 3 WEEKS IT HAPPENS ALMOST ANY TIME THE VAN IS DRIVEN. THE BRAKES WERE INSPECTED ALONG WITH THE WHEEL SPEED SENSORS. THESE ITEMS AR...

Mileage: 107,121

BATTERY WAS DEAD ALL OF A SUDDEN... JUMPED IT AND ALL THE LIGHTS STARTED FLICKERING... DOME LIGHT DASH LIGHTS... WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON AND THEY WERE TURNED OFF... DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD EVERYTHING SHUT DOWN UNTIL THE GAS WAS PRESSED AND THEN IT ALL CAME BACK ON... CALLED SEVERAL PLACES AND NO ONE...

Mileage: 195,000

BATTERY WAS DEAD ALL OF A SUDDEN... JUMPED IT AND ALL THE LIGHTS STARTED FLICKERING... DOME LIGHT DASH LIGHTS... WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON AND THEY WERE TURNED OFF... DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD EVERYTHING SHUT DOWN UNTIL THE GAS WAS PRESSED AND THEN IT ALL CAME BACK ON... CALLED SEVERAL PLACES AND NO ONE...

Mileage: 195,000

BATTERY WAS DEAD ALL OF A SUDDEN... JUMPED IT AND ALL THE LIGHTS STARTED FLICKERING... DOME LIGHT DASH LIGHTS... WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON AND THEY WERE TURNED OFF... DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD EVERYTHING SHUT DOWN UNTIL THE GAS WAS PRESSED AND THEN IT ALL CAME BACK ON... CALLED SEVERAL PLACES AND NO ONE...

Mileage: 195,000

THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON FREQUENTLY AT ANY TIME FOR NO REASON. MY MECHANIC SAYS THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES; HE THINKS IT IS A DEFECTIVE BRAKE MODULE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, SINCE IT CANNOT GET A STATE INSPECTION WHEN THESE LIGHTS ARE ON. *TR

Mileage: 120,000

THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON FREQUENTLY AT ANY TIME FOR NO REASON. MY MECHANIC SAYS THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES; HE THINKS IT IS A DEFECTIVE BRAKE MODULE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, SINCE IT CANNOT GET A STATE INSPECTION WHEN THESE LIGHTS ARE ON. *TR

Mileage: 120,000

ABS SENSOR LIGHT COMES ON, EVEN AFTER BRAKES SERVICED. *TR

Mileage: 175,000

BOUGHT USED VEHICLE FROM DEALER AND NOTICED THE ABS/BRAKE LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY ON. IT WAS "FIXED" BEFORE COMPLETING THE PURCHASE. LASTED FOR A FEW DAYS BEFORE LIGHTS CAME BACK ON AND STAYED ON. WAS TOLD IT NOT A BIG DEAL, SO I DIDNT WORRY ABOUT IT. WAS NOT EXPERIENCING ANY OTHER ISSUES UNTIL 1.5 YEA...

Mileage: 105,700

BOUGHT USED VEHICLE FROM DEALER AND NOTICED THE ABS/BRAKE LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY ON. IT WAS "FIXED" BEFORE COMPLETING THE PURCHASE. LASTED FOR A FEW DAYS BEFORE LIGHTS CAME BACK ON AND STAYED ON. WAS TOLD IT NOT A BIG DEAL, SO I DIDNT WORRY ABOUT IT. WAS NOT EXPERIENCING ANY OTHER ISSUES UNTIL 1.5 YEA...

Mileage: 105,700

BOUGHT USED VEHICLE FROM DEALER AND NOTICED THE ABS/BRAKE LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY ON. IT WAS "FIXED" BEFORE COMPLETING THE PURCHASE. LASTED FOR A FEW DAYS BEFORE LIGHTS CAME BACK ON AND STAYED ON. WAS TOLD IT NOT A BIG DEAL, SO I DIDNT WORRY ABOUT IT. WAS NOT EXPERIENCING ANY OTHER ISSUES UNTIL 1.5 YEA...

Mileage: 105,700

ABS ECU SEEMINGLY HAS FAILED AS THE "BRAKE" AND "ABS" LIGHTS COME ON SOON AFTER STARTING EVERY TIME THE WINDSTAR IS TURNED ON. THIS WAS ORIGINALLY AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, BUT IS NOW CONTINUAL. THE ONLY FIX FOR THESE TWO LIGHTS IS TO REPAIR THE ABS ECU. *TR

Mileage: 94,000

ABS LIGHT WILL GO ON AND OFF WHEN THE WEATHER GETS WARM. STAYS OFF IN COLD WEATHER. *TR

Mileage: 163,000

ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. MODULE IS STILL DEFECTIVE, I HAVE NO ABS BRAKES AND CANNOT GET VEHICLE INSPECTED DUE TO THIS DEFECT, WHICH IS ESTIMATED TO COST $1000 REPAIR. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE, SEE HTTP://WWW.FORDWINDSTARRECALL.INFO/. *TR

Mileage: 40,000

WE STOPPED AT A RESTAURANT TO HAVE LUNCH. CAME OUT TO LEAVE. STARTED THE VAN AND PUT IT INTO REVERSE TO LEAVE PARKING PLACE AND IT WOULDN'T MOVE AT ALL. CALLED OUR DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT SOUNDED LIKE THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THAT WAS EXACTLY THE PROBLEM. THERE WAS NO WARNING AT ALL. IT JUST STOPPED ...

Mileage: 89,288

LIKE MANY OTHER PEOPLE, I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS. MINE CONSTANTLY COME ON ALL THE TIME. EVEN WHEN I HAD MY BRAKES DONE, THEY STILL CAME ON. ALSO MY CAR LIKE TO IDLE HIGH AND MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOREVER. IT NEVER GOES OFF, AND I HAVE HAD WORK DONE SO THERE IS NO REA...

Mileage: 114,000

LIKE MANY OTHER PEOPLE, I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS. MINE CONSTANTLY COME ON ALL THE TIME. EVEN WHEN I HAD MY BRAKES DONE, THEY STILL CAME ON. ALSO MY CAR LIKE TO IDLE HIGH AND MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOREVER. IT NEVER GOES OFF, AND I HAVE HAD WORK DONE SO THERE IS NO REA...

Mileage: 114,000

POT HOLE WAS HIT AND CONSEQUENTLY, THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. DAMAGED THE ENGINE. *TR

Mileage: 51,261

THE ABS LIGHT HAS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, IT TAKES ABOUT 2 MINUTES AND THEN THE LIGHTS COME ON. HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR APPROXIMATELY 6 YEARS BUT FORD HAS REFUSED TO COVER SINCE IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *TR

Mileage: 80,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CORRODED AND FRACTURED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO STAT...

Mileage: 149,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CORRODED AND FRACTURED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO STAT...

Mileage: 149,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CORRODED AND FRACTURED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO STAT...

Mileage: 149,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FIFTEEN MONTHS AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V385000 (SUSPENSION), THE AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTA...

Mileage: 160,328

ABS COMES ON. *TR

I WAS DRIVING ROUGHLY 40MPH AND THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THEN WOULDN'T ACCELERATE. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A SIDE ROAD FOR SAFETY. I TRIED TO SHIFT THE CAR INTO GEAR TO DRIVE AND THE CAR DIDN'T REGISTER THE SHIFTS. I TOOK THE CAR TO A SHOP AND WAS TOLD IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM, TORQUE CONVERTER, IN THE...

Mileage: 180,000

ABS LIGHT ON CONSTANTLY BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

Mileage: 125,100

BOTH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKING LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT PANEL WERE ILLUMINATED WITHIN 5 MINUTES OF HAVING STARTED THE CAR. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES, ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES FAILED, INCLUDING DIRECTIONALS, BRAKE LIGHTS, ETC. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN, HOWEVER IT STRUGGLED O...

Mileage: 143,961

BOTH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKING LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT PANEL WERE ILLUMINATED WITHIN 5 MINUTES OF HAVING STARTED THE CAR. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES, ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES FAILED, INCLUDING DIRECTIONALS, BRAKE LIGHTS, ETC. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN, HOWEVER IT STRUGGLED O...

Mileage: 143,961

BOTH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKING LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT PANEL WERE ILLUMINATED WITHIN 5 MINUTES OF HAVING STARTED THE CAR. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES, ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES FAILED, INCLUDING DIRECTIONALS, BRAKE LIGHTS, ETC. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN, HOWEVER IT STRUGGLED O...

Mileage: 143,961

AFTER DRIVING FOR AROUND 5 MINUTES BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS COME ON. *TR

Mileage: 116,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT PROVID...

Mileage: 76,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT PROVID...

Mileage: 76,000

VEHICLE HESITATES OR STUTTERS,VIBRATES ROUGH SOUND .......................... AT APPROX 40-60 MPH DEALERSHIP DID REPAIR, DID NOT FIX PROBLEM, STILL HAPPENING ONE MONTH LATER THEY TELL ME IT IS THE TRANSMISSION, AND ADVISE ME TO JUST DRIVE IT THAT WAY! WHEN I PUSH FOR MORE ANSWERS THEY SAY TRANSMISS...

Mileage: 102,568

ABS LIGHT STAYS ON. CAR IDLES HIGH ALL THE TIME, SPEEDOMETER AND ALL OTHER DASHBOARD CONTROL GO HAYWIRE FOR NO REASON. I HAVE TO POUND ON THE DASHBOARD TO MAKE IT STOP. THIS HAD BEEN GOING ON FOR A LONG TIME. CARMD DEVICE STATES ABS SENSOR NEED AND VARIOUS OTHER THING. I HAVE SPEND A LOT OF MONEY T...

ABS LIGHT STAYS ON. CAR IDLES HIGH ALL THE TIME, SPEEDOMETER AND ALL OTHER DASHBOARD CONTROL GO HAYWIRE FOR NO REASON. I HAVE TO POUND ON THE DASHBOARD TO MAKE IT STOP. THIS HAD BEEN GOING ON FOR A LONG TIME. CARMD DEVICE STATES ABS SENSOR NEED AND VARIOUS OTHER THING. I HAVE SPEND A LOT OF MONEY T...

ABS LIGHT AND RED BRAKE LIGHT IS ON, WAS TOLD IT WILL EVENTUALLY SHUT DOWN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. I HAD MY BRAKES DONE AT FORD DEALERSHIP AND SOON AFTER THAT THE LIGHTS APPEARED. I TOOK IT BACK TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A SENSOR SWITCH THAT NEEDED TO EVENTUALLY BE REPLACED AND IT WOULD COST ...

AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE SHORT TIME THE WARNING LIGHT FOR ABS MALFUNCTION LIGHTS ALONG W/ BRAKE WARNING LIGHT. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTANTLY. LIKELY BRAKE WARNING LIGHT PROBLEM IS LOW FLUID IN MASTERCYLINDER YET FLUID LEVEL IN EVERY CASE WAS OK. THIS PROBLEM IS ONGOING. SCAN CODE WAS C1185. *TR

Mileage: 75,000

AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE SHORT TIME THE WARNING LIGHT FOR ABS MALFUNCTION LIGHTS ALONG W/ BRAKE WARNING LIGHT. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTANTLY. LIKELY BRAKE WARNING LIGHT PROBLEM IS LOW FLUID IN MASTERCYLINDER YET FLUID LEVEL IN EVERY CASE WAS OK. THIS PROBLEM IS ONGOING. SCAN CODE WAS C1185. *TR

Mileage: 75,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS FAULTY AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. T...

Mileage: 85,000

ABOUT MARCH OF 2012 MY 2003 FORD WIND STAR'S LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATED FROM THE SUB FRAME "ENGINE CRADLE". I TOOK MY VAN TO DEALER. THEY DID DO A REPAIR TO SUB FRAME, WHICH I DID NOT FIND SATISFACTORY, FORD CORP. HAD THEM CUT OFF WHAT WAS LEFT OF ANY DAMAGED BRACKETS AND CLAMP STEEL BRACKETS ONTO ...

ABOUT MARCH OF 2012 MY 2003 FORD WIND STAR'S LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATED FROM THE SUB FRAME "ENGINE CRADLE". I TOOK MY VAN TO DEALER. THEY DID DO A REPAIR TO SUB FRAME, WHICH I DID NOT FIND SATISFACTORY, FORD CORP. HAD THEM CUT OFF WHAT WAS LEFT OF ANY DAMAGED BRACKETS AND CLAMP STEEL BRACKETS ONTO ...

ABOUT MARCH OF 2012 MY 2003 FORD WIND STAR'S LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATED FROM THE SUB FRAME "ENGINE CRADLE". I TOOK MY VAN TO DEALER. THEY DID DO A REPAIR TO SUB FRAME, WHICH I DID NOT FIND SATISFACTORY, FORD CORP. HAD THEM CUT OFF WHAT WAS LEFT OF ANY DAMAGED BRACKETS AND CLAMP STEEL BRACKETS ONTO ...

I PURCHASED A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR USED IN OCTOBER OF 2012. IT HAD 114,000 MILES ON IT WELL FROM DAY ONE I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM. THE RPM, SPEED AND GAS ON THE DASH GO CRAZY. IT SAYS I AM DOING 20 MPH WHEN I KNOW I AM GOING FASTER THAN THAT. THE RPM WILL GO AND UP AND DOWN. I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND THE ...

Mileage: 114,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE DEVELOPED A CRACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN CONFIRMED THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THAT THE AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT REFUSED TO PROVIDE AN...

Mileage: 130,000

MY ABS/BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN COMING ON WHILE DRIVING. LEAN CODES P0171 AND P0174 ARE SHOWING. ALSO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, MAINLY LOCKS HAVE BECOME INCONSISTENT. WHEN USING REMOTE TO OPEN LOCKS, SOMETIMES A DOOR LOCK WILL NOT OPEN ON DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE. ALSO, INTERIOR LIGHTS SOMETIMES DON'T SHU...

Mileage: 105,000

MY ABS/BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN COMING ON WHILE DRIVING. LEAN CODES P0171 AND P0174 ARE SHOWING. ALSO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, MAINLY LOCKS HAVE BECOME INCONSISTENT. WHEN USING REMOTE TO OPEN LOCKS, SOMETIMES A DOOR LOCK WILL NOT OPEN ON DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE. ALSO, INTERIOR LIGHTS SOMETIMES DON'T SHU...

Mileage: 105,000

MY ABS/BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN COMING ON WHILE DRIVING. LEAN CODES P0171 AND P0174 ARE SHOWING. ALSO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, MAINLY LOCKS HAVE BECOME INCONSISTENT. WHEN USING REMOTE TO OPEN LOCKS, SOMETIMES A DOOR LOCK WILL NOT OPEN ON DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE. ALSO, INTERIOR LIGHTS SOMETIMES DON'T SHU...

Mileage: 105,000

ABS LIGHT WILL NOT TURN OFF. ALSO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BLINKS ON AND OFF AND THE CAR WILL NOT TAKE ANY GAS. *TR

Mileage: 247,000

ABS LIGHT WILL NOT TURN OFF. ALSO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BLINKS ON AND OFF AND THE CAR WILL NOT TAKE ANY GAS. *TR

Mileage: 247,000

ABS LIGHT WILL NOT TURN OFF. ALSO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BLINKS ON AND OFF AND THE CAR WILL NOT TAKE ANY GAS. *TR

Mileage: 247,000

AFTER GOING ABOUT 4 MILES AFTER STARTING UP VAN, ABS LIGHT COMES ON, OCCASIONALLY THE RED BRAKE LIGHT WILL COME ON TOO, SPEEDOMETER GOES CRAZY (UP AND DOWN) AND INSIDE LIGHTS FLICKER AT RANDOM. SEEMS TO BE SOME SORT OF ELECTRICAL ISSUE AND/OR BRAKE ISSUES. *TR

Mileage: 131,000

AFTER GOING ABOUT 4 MILES AFTER STARTING UP VAN, ABS LIGHT COMES ON, OCCASIONALLY THE RED BRAKE LIGHT WILL COME ON TOO, SPEEDOMETER GOES CRAZY (UP AND DOWN) AND INSIDE LIGHTS FLICKER AT RANDOM. SEEMS TO BE SOME SORT OF ELECTRICAL ISSUE AND/OR BRAKE ISSUES. *TR

Mileage: 131,000

AFTER GOING ABOUT 4 MILES AFTER STARTING UP VAN, ABS LIGHT COMES ON, OCCASIONALLY THE RED BRAKE LIGHT WILL COME ON TOO, SPEEDOMETER GOES CRAZY (UP AND DOWN) AND INSIDE LIGHTS FLICKER AT RANDOM. SEEMS TO BE SOME SORT OF ELECTRICAL ISSUE AND/OR BRAKE ISSUES. *TR

Mileage: 131,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE REAR AXLE HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Mileage: 91,453

WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT AND TRACKS CONTROL LIGHT ALL CAME ON AND IT SMELLED LIKE SOMETHING WAS HOT. LIKE WIRING BURNING. *TR

Mileage: 117,650

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE WITH OUT ANY WARNING. UPON MINIMAL RESEARCH THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF OTHER PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND SEVERAL THAT HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE HAPPEN MORE THEN ONCE ON SAME VEHICLE.AT VARIOUS MILEAGES. AND THE COST OF REPAIR IF YOU DONT GET KILLED IN A CRASH IS VERY EXSP...

Mileage: 155,000

ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND WON'T GO OFF. MECHANIC CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT. LAST MONTH THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND NOW IT WON'T GO OFF EITHER. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND DISCOVERED THIS IS A FAIRLY COMMON PROBLEM, LEADING TO A POTENTIAL FIRE. *TR

Mileage: 100,000

ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND WON'T GO OFF. MECHANIC CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT. LAST MONTH THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND NOW IT WON'T GO OFF EITHER. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND DISCOVERED THIS IS A FAIRLY COMMON PROBLEM, LEADING TO A POTENTIAL FIRE. *TR

Mileage: 100,000

THE DASHBOARD ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATE. THIS HAPPENS OFF AND ON OVER THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS. SOMETIMES YOU WILL DRIVE FOR 5 TO 10 MINUTES AND THEN THE LIGHTS COME ON AND SOMETIMES THEY COME ON IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOU START THE CAR. WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ON, THE ABS SYSTEMS DOES NOT WORK. ...

BRAKE AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AFTER SEVERAL MILES. REPAIR SHOP SAYS, COMPUTER INDICATES ABS CONTROLLER FAILURE, BUT ONCE CODES HAVE BEEN CLEARED, COMPUTER NO LONGER INDICATED PROBLEM. HOWEVER, A FEW DAYS LATER, BRAKE AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AGAIN, AND COMPUTER AGAIN INDICATES ABS CONTR...

Mileage: 119,000

THE BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON OCCASIONALLY. WHEN IT COMES ON, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS REDUCED POWER. THIS IS CONFIRMED BY THE HEADLIGHTS DIMMING, WIPERS MOVING AT SLOWER SPEED. IF I TURN THE IGNITION OFF AND THEN RESTART, THE BATTERY LIGHT GOES OFF AND EVERYTHING FUNCTIONS NORMALLY. IF I DON'T TURN T...

BRAKE AND ABS DASH LIGHTS ARE ON INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT APPEARS RANDOMLY ESPECIALLY WHEN THE WEATHER IS WARMER. SO DURING THE WINTER MONTHS THE LIGHTS ARE NOT NORMALLY ON. MOST OF THE TIME THEY APPEAR AFTER THE CAR STARTS DRIVING. *TR

Mileage: 45,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN A WHILE AND WARMED UP. AFTER SITTING AND COOLING OFF LIGHT RESETS, AND THEN REPEATS TO ON AS SOON AS DRIVEN TO WARM UP AGAIN. BRAKES ARE NEW, TIRES ARE NEW, NO OTHER APPARENT ISSUES. FROM MY UNDERSTANDING THIS IS A COMMON EL...

Mileage: 79,000

THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL INITIATED BY FORD FOR CORROSION OF THE ENGINE CRADLE - 2003 FORD WINDSTAR STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS NHTSA CAMPAIGN #11V030000. FORD REPAIRED THE LEFT SIDE ONLY, LEAVING THE RIGHT SIDE RUSTED AND NOW SEVERAL SIGNIFICANT RUST HOLES HAVE APPEARED ON THE R...

Mileage: 120,000

THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL INITIATED BY FORD FOR CORROSION OF THE ENGINE CRADLE - 2003 FORD WINDSTAR STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS NHTSA CAMPAIGN #11V030000. FORD REPAIRED THE LEFT SIDE ONLY, LEAVING THE RIGHT SIDE RUSTED AND NOW SEVERAL SIGNIFICANT RUST HOLES HAVE APPEARED ON THE R...

Mileage: 120,000

THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL INITIATED BY FORD FOR CORROSION OF THE ENGINE CRADLE - 2003 FORD WINDSTAR STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS NHTSA CAMPAIGN #11V030000. FORD REPAIRED THE LEFT SIDE ONLY, LEAVING THE RIGHT SIDE RUSTED AND NOW SEVERAL SIGNIFICANT RUST HOLES HAVE APPEARED ON THE R...

Mileage: 120,000

THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. IT DOESN'T STAY ON....BUT GOES OFF TIME TO TIME. *TR

Mileage: 60,000

THE ABS AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON RANDOMLY, MAINLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS HOT OR THE TEMP IS HOTTER OUTSIDE. IF YOU TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON THE LIGHTS GO OUT FOR A WHILE. *TR

Mileage: 90,000

THE ABS LIGHT HAS COME ON AND THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM HAS BECOME INOPERABLE. *TR

Mileage: 104,400

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE EXHIBITED TWO LARGE FRACTURES. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V195000 (SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REP...

Mileage: 141,000

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE ABS MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE. TESTED ABS ON WET AND SNOWY ROADS, AND THE ABS ENGAGED APPROPRIATELY. WARNING LIGHTS CONTINUE TO COME ON ABOUT 5 MINUTES AFTER STARTING VEHICLE. TOLD BY DEALER THAT ABS MODULE NEEDS REPLACI...

Mileage: 45,000

ABS LIGHT ON. CODES C1185. *TR

Mileage: 15,600

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE INTERIOR LIGHTING BEGAN FLASHING ERRONEOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,720.

Mileage: 126,720

SWERVED TO AVOID COLLISION AND THE BRAKES LOCKED CAUSING CAR TO LOSE CONTROL ON THE WET ROAD. THE VAN HIT A TREE, FLIPPED ON ITS SIDE AND SMASHED INTO A LIGHT POLE. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS FRONT END DAMAGE. THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE CRASH. ALSO ...

Mileage: 163,000

SWERVED TO AVOID COLLISION AND THE BRAKES LOCKED CAUSING CAR TO LOSE CONTROL ON THE WET ROAD. THE VAN HIT A TREE, FLIPPED ON ITS SIDE AND SMASHED INTO A LIGHT POLE. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS FRONT END DAMAGE. THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE CRASH. ALSO ...

Mileage: 163,000

ABS LIGHT IS ON. BRAKE LIGHT IS ON INTERMITTENTLY. SO FAR BRAKE FUNCTION IS NORMAL. HAD MECHANIC PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC CHECK ON SYSTEM. 12 CODES APPEARED RELATED TO THE BRAKE ABS CONTROL. WAS TOLD THAT PROBLEM IS WITH THE ABS MODULE. THIS ISSUE WOULD WORSEN AND COULD CAUSE MASSIVE BRAKE FAILURE. I HAVE...

Mileage: 117,000

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HAD TO ACCELERATION OR REVERSE OR ANYTHING. IT WAS LIKE I WAS OUT OF GEAR. I DRIFTED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CALLED A TOW. I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THAT WAS FEB. 2011 I JUST HAD THE SAME INCIDENT HAPPEN AGAIN TO ME DEC. 2012- TRAN...

Mileage: 56,000

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HAD TO ACCELERATION OR REVERSE OR ANYTHING. IT WAS LIKE I WAS OUT OF GEAR. I DRIFTED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CALLED A TOW. I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THAT WAS FEB. 2011 I JUST HAD THE SAME INCIDENT HAPPEN AGAIN TO ME DEC. 2012- TRAN...

Mileage: 56,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE ISSUE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT REPAIRS WOULD NOT BE COMPLETED DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOU...

Mileage: 181,096

THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHTS WILL COME AT THE SAME TIME AND BOTH WILL GO OFF AT THE SAME TIME. WHILE THESE LIGHTS ARE ON I WILL HAVE ISSUES WHILE TRYING TO BREAK. I HAVE TROUBLE WITH THE FRONT WHEEL IN WET WEATHER WANTING TO SKID WHEN STOPPING AND IT WILL SPIN WHEN TAKING OFF. I HAVE HAD $500 O...

Mileage: 58,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN THE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE TH...

Mileage: 100,000

EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON. WHEN I TRIED TO STOP MY CAR WOULD NOT AND ALMOST WENT INTO SOMEONE'S HOUSE...THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON ALSO! ATTEMPTED TO GET THE PROBLEM FIXED AFTER $1024 LATER, THE ABS LIGHT IS OFF BUT BRAKE LIGHT. CONTINUES TO COME ON AND SQUEAL. FORD DEALER INSISTS NOTHING ...

Mileage: 100,000

WAS GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DECREASE IN SPEED, PRESSED GAS PEDAL TO INCREASE SPEED, B UT ONLY THE RPM'S WENT UP AND NOTHING ELSE. HAD TO COAST TO A SAFE AREA TO GET OFF THE ROAD, WAS STRANDED 6 MILES FRONT HE NEAREST TOWN AND WAS ABOUT 20 DEGREES OUTSIDE. THERE WAS NO WARNI...

Mileage: 106,000

I DRIVE APPROXIMATELY 50-100 MILES A DAY. I JUST PULLED INTO THE LIBRARY AND WHEN I WENT TO LEAVE, THE CAR BACKED OUT, BUT THAN WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD. I TRIED EVERY GEAR AND THE RPM JUST REVVED. THERE WAS NO PRIOR SLIPPAGE OR INDICATION THE TRANSMISSION WAS GOING. SPOKE TO THE MECHANIC AND ITS THE ...

Mileage: 117,000

MECHANICS AT BIG MIKE NAUGHTON AURORA DENVER FORD, INC, AND PRIVATE MECHANIC DISCOVERED RUST AND CRACKS THROUGH OUT REAR AXLE. *TR

Mileage: 121,830

MECHANICS AT BIG MIKE NAUGHTON AURORA DENVER FORD, INC, AND PRIVATE MECHANIC DISCOVERED RUST AND CRACKS THROUGH OUT REAR AXLE. *TR

Mileage: 121,830

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON - VEHICLE WAS IN FOR ANOTHER RECALL AND FORD NOTED THAT LIGHT WAS ON - WANTED TO CHARGE FOR INSPECTION OF REASON LIGHT STAYS ON - THEY ALSO VERIFIED THAT BRAKES WERE GOOD.. *TR

Mileage: 80,000

THE ABS SYSTEM, THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE FIXED WITH THE SWITCH RECALL, STILL DOESN'T WORK. INTERMITTENTLY I HAVE THE ABS/BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ON THIS VAN. IT HAS HAPPENED UNDER VARIOUS CONDITIONS. I HAVE REPLACED MASTER AND REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS, BRAKE DRUMS AND STILL HAVE INTERMITTENT ABS. *TR

Mileage: 40,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSE THAT THE TRANSMISSION H...

Mileage: 150,000

WHEN LEAVING MY HOUSE ON A TRIP OUT OF TOWN, I DROVE MY WINDSTAR DOWN THE STREET TO THE INTERSECTION LEAVING MY STREET. AS I PULLED OUT INTO TRAFFIC THE TRANSMISSION BROKE, DISENGAGED AND WOULD NO LONGER PROPEL THE WINDSTAR FORWARD. THE MECHANIC WHO TOWED THE VEHICLE SAID THE TRANSMISSION WAS GONE A...

Mileage: 155,600

THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND CONTINUES TO COME ON AFTER 2 TO 3 MINUTES OF DRIVING. THE BRAKE HARDWARE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. *TR

Mileage: 122,200

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ON...NOW THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON RANDOMLY. ALSO STALLS AFTER TURNING ON. *TR

Mileage: 115,000

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON AFTER DRIVING CAR SEVERAL MILES FOR UNKNOWN REASON. DEALER SAYS IT COULD BE A $1500 TO $2500 FIX IF ABS CONTROL MODULE IS BAD. *TR

Mileage: 65,000

BOTH MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON WHEN DRIVING. THEN SHUT OFF THEN BACK ON. A LOT OF WINDSTARS ON THE ROAD DOES THE SAME THING. *TR

Mileage: 269,000

ABS HAS INTERMITTENT FAILURE, THE WARNING LIGHT TURNS ON AND OFF. IT IS DIFFICULT TO DRIVE IN SNOW AND ICE CONDITIONS AS THE VEHICLE BRAKING BECOMES UNPREDICTABLE. *TR

Mileage: 80,000

MY ABS LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, MY MECHANIC SAID THAT MY ABS BRAKING SYSTEM COULD BE INOPERABLE WITH THE LIGHT ON. I FEEL THAT THIS IS ANOTHER FAILING PART THAT FORD NEEDS TO ISSUE A RECALL FOR. *TR

THE BRAKE, ABS, AND TRACTION OF LIGHTS COME ON. WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF, IT SEEMS TO RESET AND DOESN'T COME BACK ON UNTIL DRIVING FOR A WHILE. THERE IS NO SPECIFIC TIME OR DRIVING CONDITION THAT SEEMS TO TRIGGER IT. IT IS COMPLETELY RANDOM. SEVERAL DIFFERENT PLACES, FROM THE DEALERSHIP TO LES ...

Mileage: 110,000

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD ABS CONTROL UNIT PROBLEMS SINCE IT WAS THREE YEARS OLD IN 2006. THE CONDITION BEING DESCRIBED IS NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH A PREVIOUS WINDSTAR RECALL INVOLVING A LEAKING BRAKE FLUID PRESSURE SWITCH (NHTSA ACTION #EA08021). THE FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS IN THE SPRING OF 2006 (ONE MONT...

Mileage: 42,000

ABS BRAKES DASHBOARD LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON. DEALER HAS RESET MANY TIMES WITH NO SUCCESS. *TR

Mileage: 40,000

ABS BRAKES DASHBOARD LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON. DEALER HAS RESET MANY TIMES WITH NO SUCCESS. *TR

Mileage: 40,000

THE ABS, TRACTION, AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

Mileage: 87,474

BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND FAILURE OF BRAKING SYSTEM. *TR

Mileage: 150,000

ABS CONTROL MODULE IS BAD. *TR

Mileage: 86,000

ABS CONTROL MODULE IS BAD. *TR

Mileage: 86,000

ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. ABS SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK. BRAKE WARNING LIGHT USUALLY COMES ON SIMULTANEOUSLY. *TR

Mileage: 45,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH OVER A ROAD BUMP, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT LATER NOTICED THAT THE AXLE WAS FRACTURED AND RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE AXLE WAS ...

Mileage: 56,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF, DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW AND REAR DRIVERS SIDE WING DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY, RADIO CHANGES STATIONS ON ITS OWN, ENGINE SERGE WHEN IN IDEAL, INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON BY THEMSELVES, NOISE IN REAR WHEN IN REVERSE. *TR

Mileage: 230,560

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF, DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW AND REAR DRIVERS SIDE WING DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY, RADIO CHANGES STATIONS ON ITS OWN, ENGINE SERGE WHEN IN IDEAL, INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON BY THEMSELVES, NOISE IN REAR WHEN IN REVERSE. *TR

Mileage: 230,560

THE RUBBER ON THE WIRES GOING TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX RUBBED OFF AND MELTED SHORTING OUT EVERYTHING. CASED THE SPEEDOMETER TO GO OUT TACHOMETER TO STOP WORKING ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS TO COME ON AND OVERDRIVE LIGHT BLINKS. MAY HAVE COT ON FIRE FOR A MIN I SMELLED SMOKE BUT WENT OUT ON ITS OWN. *...

Mileage: 98,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON, LIGHTS GO OFF IF CAR IS TURNED OFF FOR A MINUTE. SPORADIC PROBLEM THAT DOESN'T FOLLOW A PATTERN. *TR

Mileage: 60,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUB-FRAME EXHIBITED A HOLE DUE TO RUST AND CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE SUB-FRAME. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE WHO THEN ADVISE...

Mileage: 139,379

ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES AND STAYED ON. *TR

Mileage: 87,148

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR LX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH, BOTH THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. THE REPAIR SHOP CONFIRMED THAT THE BRAKE MODULATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Mileage: 93,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED THE TRACTION CONTROL, ABS, AND EMERGENCY BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO DIFFERENT INDEPENDENT MECHANICS FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHO WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILUR...

Mileage: 98,000

INTERIOR LIGHTS WENT ON AND WERE FLASHING WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. *TR

Mileage: 105,000

INTERIOR LIGHTS WENT ON AND WERE FLASHING WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. *TR

Mileage: 105,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH, AN ABNORMAL GRINDING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE DECREASED ACCELERATION INDEPENDENTLY. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECH...

Mileage: 98,000

THE ABS AND OTHER BRAKE LIGHT STAYS LIT CONSTANTLY. I JUST HAD THE CAR INSPECTED AND THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. I HAVE READ THAT THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL VAN, AND HAS CAUSED ENGINE FIRES. I WOULD APPRECIATE IT IF YOU WOULD LOOK FURTHER INTO RECALLING THIS VEHICLE. *TR

Mileage: 98,000

ABS BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON. PROBLEM HAS BEEN INTERMITTENT BUT WENT FROM SOMETIMES TO NOW BEING ON MOST TIMES. ABS MODULES ARE NOT CHEAP AND THE FEEDBACK I HAVE RECEIVED INDICATES THIS IS A WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM WITH FORD WINDSTARS. *TR

Mileage: 91,000

WHILE DRIVING ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON 5 MINUTES AFTER DRIVING SOMETIME NOT AT ALL AND NOW LIGHTS NEVER GO OFF HAVE NEW BRAKE PADS AND SHOES TOOK TO DEALER FOR SCDS RECALL THEY DID NOT CHECK OR DISCUSS ABS LIGHT OR BRAKE LIGHT I ASKED BUT THEY DID NOT ACKNOWLEDGE LIGHTS OR CLEAR CODES. *TR

Mileage: 111,452

WHILE DRIVING ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON 5 MINUTES AFTER DRIVING SOMETIME NOT AT ALL AND NOW LIGHTS NEVER GO OFF HAVE NEW BRAKE PADS AND SHOES TOOK TO DEALER FOR SCDS RECALL THEY DID NOT CHECK OR DISCUSS ABS LIGHT OR BRAKE LIGHT I ASKED BUT THEY DID NOT ACKNOWLEDGE LIGHTS OR CLEAR CODES. *TR

Mileage: 111,452

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR SE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BECAME RESISTANT TO ACCELERATION ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT M...

Mileage: 118,000

ABS LIGHT ON CONSTANTLY DESPITE REPAIRS. *TR

Mileage: 115,000

ABS LIGHT ON CONSTANTLY DESPITE REPAIRS. *TR

Mileage: 115,000

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE FOR THE SECOND TIME. FIRST INCIDENT AT 97,000 MILES THEN AGAIN AT 120,000 MILES. *TR

Mileage: 120,000

THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, COMPUTER, CAUSES THE DOME LIGHTS TO GO ON AND OFF. THE ELECTRIC WINDOW TO SOMETIMES NOT WORK, THE ABS LIGHT TO COME ON AND OFF, THE BRAKE LIGHT TO COME ON AND OFF. *TR

Mileage: 140,000

THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, COMPUTER, CAUSES THE DOME LIGHTS TO GO ON AND OFF. THE ELECTRIC WINDOW TO SOMETIMES NOT WORK, THE ABS LIGHT TO COME ON AND OFF, THE BRAKE LIGHT TO COME ON AND OFF. *TR

Mileage: 140,000

ABS AND BRAKE LAMPS INTERMITTENTLY COME ON. ABS IS DISABLED WHEN THE LAMPS ARE ON. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS FREQUENTLY. THE LAMPS COME ON WHEN YOU START THE VAN AND STAY LIT, BUT SOMETIMES FOR WEEKS THE LAMPS DO NOT COME ON AT ALL AND THE ABS WORKS. I WOULD ESTIMATE THE LAMPS ARE ON 60-70% OF THE TIME. ...

Mileage: 100,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE IN EITHER REVERSE OR DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO RECOMMENDED THAT THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION BE REPLACED....

Mileage: 140,000

ABS/BRAKE LIGHTS TURN ON INTERMITTENTLY. THERE SEEMS TO BE ANY CORRELATION TO ANY PARTICULAR DRIVING CONDITION, SPEED, FORCE OF BRAKING, ETC. FORD DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS AN ABS MODULE FAILURE. THEY ALSO STATE THAT FAILURE TO RECTIFY THE ISSUE WOULD RESULT IN PROBABLE FAILURE OF THE B...

Mileage: 94,950

MY VAN HAS HAD THE ABS/BRAKE LIGHT ON WHICH MY MECHANIC DETECTS IS POSSIBLY DUE TO THE MODULATOR. *TR

Mileage: 81,000

EVERYTHING WAS FINE UNTIL RECENTLY ABS AN BRAKE LIGHT WOULD POP ON AND STAY ON UNTIL YOU TURN VEHICLE OFF WHEN YOU STARTED THE VEHICLE THE LIGHTS WOULD BE OFF UNTIL YOU WERE DRIVING FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES AN THEY WOULD POP ON AND NOW THEY STAY ON PRIOR OWNER HAD SAME ISSUE WITH VEHICLE AN HAD IT CHE...

Mileage: 175,300

WHEN I APPLY MY BRAKES THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. TO RESET THIS LIGHT I HAVE TO PULL OVER TURN OFF THE ENGINE WAIT A FEW SECONDS AND RESTART. THIS IS BECOMING MORE AND MORE OF A PROBLEM. THIS SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING ALL THE TIME. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE SITTING IDLE AT A TRAFFIC STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND ALLOWED TO RESET. THE FAILURE WAS NO LONGER PRESENT ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE ...

Mileage: 120,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE SITTING IDLE AT A TRAFFIC STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND ALLOWED TO RESET. THE FAILURE WAS NO LONGER PRESENT ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE ...

Mileage: 120,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE SITTING IDLE AT A TRAFFIC STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND ALLOWED TO RESET. THE FAILURE WAS NO LONGER PRESENT ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE ...

Mileage: 120,000

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON UNTIL VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. *TR

Mileage: 48,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON ALL THE TIME AND GOES BACK OUT ALL THE TIME. THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE LIGHT BLOWS OUT ABOUT EVERY TWO WEEKS TO TWO MONTHS, HAVE REPLACED ABOUT 20 TIMES SINCE BUYING VEHICLE. NEIGHBOR HAS A 2003 WINDSTAR WITH SAME PROBLEM. HORN FAILED, CONNECTION PROBLEM, WORKS OFF AND ON. ...

Mileage: 109,000

MY ANTI LOCK BRAKES STOPPED WORKING. THE CARS ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AND GO OFF THE PAST YEAR. *TR

Mileage: 61,255

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AFTER DRIVING IT A FEW MILES AND STAYS ON. *TR

LIGHTS TURN ON AND OF INSIDE THE CAR. THE ABS LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT ON AND OFF. WINDOWS STOP WORKING GET STUCK. *TR

LIGHTS TURN ON AND OF INSIDE THE CAR. THE ABS LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT ON AND OFF. WINDOWS STOP WORKING GET STUCK. *TR

LIGHTS TURN ON AND OF INSIDE THE CAR. THE ABS LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT ON AND OFF. WINDOWS STOP WORKING GET STUCK. *TR

LIGHTS TURN ON AND OF INSIDE THE CAR. THE ABS LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT ON AND OFF. WINDOWS STOP WORKING GET STUCK. *TR

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Mileage: 50,000

ABS AND BRAKES LIGHTS CAME ON. ABS INOPERABLE. STOPPING DISTANCE GREATLY INCREASED. *TR

Mileage: 115,000

ABS AND BRAKES LIGHTS CAME ON. ABS INOPERABLE. STOPPING DISTANCE GREATLY INCREASED. *TR

Mileage: 115,000

ABS WARNING LIGHTS CONTINUE TO COME ON EVEN AFTER REPAIR. *TR

Mileage: 105,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS HOWEVER THE FAILURE WAS NOT LOCATED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 89,100.

Mileage: 89,100

MY ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAT PREVENTS THE LIGHTS FROM GOING OUT AND THE USE OF LIGHTS INSIDE MY VEHICLE. THE OPEN DOOR LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON CAUSING ME TO FEAR FOR MY CHILDRENS SAFTEY NOT KNOWING IF THE BREAKS WILL WORK OR IF MY DOORS ARE SECURE. *T...

Mileage: 140,162

ABS MALFUNCTIONED - CAUSED DAMAGE. *TR

Mileage: 150,000

THE ABS LIGHT AND THE PARKING LIGHT COMES ON ABOUT 5 MINUTES AFTER THE CAR IS STARTED. *TR

Mileage: 135,000

MY ABS LIGHT BRAKE LIGHT TURNED ON,IM ABLE TO RESET BUT AFTER LESS THAN 5 MIN. OF VEHICLE WARM UP THE ABS/BRAKE LIGHT IS BACK ON AGAIN. *TR

Mileage: 129,490

THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Mileage: 115,000

THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Mileage: 115,000

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT STAY ON. HAVE NEW BRAKES. INTERIOR LIGHTS KEEP FLASHING ON AND OFF WHEN DRIVING BATTERY LIGHT STAYS ON. I HAVE HAD BATTERY TESTED. *TR

Mileage: 100,000

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT STAY ON. HAVE NEW BRAKES. INTERIOR LIGHTS KEEP FLASHING ON AND OFF WHEN DRIVING BATTERY LIGHT STAYS ON. I HAVE HAD BATTERY TESTED. *TR

Mileage: 100,000

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT STAY ON. HAVE NEW BRAKES. INTERIOR LIGHTS KEEP FLASHING ON AND OFF WHEN DRIVING BATTERY LIGHT STAYS ON. I HAVE HAD BATTERY TESTED. *TR

Mileage: 100,000

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR AND AS OF NOW THERE IS NOT A RECALL OUT ON THIS VEHICLE. BUT THERE IS INDEED A RECALL ON THE 2004 FORD FREESTAR WHICH HAS THE EXACT SAME COMPONENTS AND DRIVETRAIN. FORD HAS RECALLED 205,896 2004-2005 FREESTARS DUE TO THE TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT SHAFT FAIL. THE ...

Mileage: 101,009

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT KEEP COMING ON. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL ITEMS DONE TO FIX PROBLEM INCLUDING TUNE UP, CLEANING OF CONTACTS. I AM NOW TOLD THAT THE ABS CIRCUIT CONTROLLER MAY BE BAD. THIS IS A $1,500 JOB THAT JUST MAY FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAVE ALREADY SPENT ABOUT $600. JUDGING FROM THE HITS I GET...

Mileage: 166,000

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT KEEP COMING ON. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL ITEMS DONE TO FIX PROBLEM INCLUDING TUNE UP, CLEANING OF CONTACTS. I AM NOW TOLD THAT THE ABS CIRCUIT CONTROLLER MAY BE BAD. THIS IS A $1,500 JOB THAT JUST MAY FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAVE ALREADY SPENT ABOUT $600. JUDGING FROM THE HITS I GET...

Mileage: 166,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS: 12V193000 (POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS ). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS REPAIRED UNDER BOTH ...

Mileage: 143,000

THE ABS WARNING LIGHT, TRAC OFF WARNING LIGHT, BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ALL COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THIS HAS HAPPENED DAILY SINCE FIRST NOTICING IT 3 OR 4 YEARS AGO. REPORTED TO DEALER AND DEALER DIAGNOSED AS FAULT ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WITH INTERNAL FAULT. SERVICE TECHNICIAN...

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH STAYS ON MAJORITY OF THE TIME, TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING IN THE DRIVEWAY WITH NO POWER, AND THERE IS A NOTICEABLE CHANGE AT TIMES IN THE CRUISE SPEED CONTROL WHILE DRIVING REVVING UP THE ENGINE. HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED AS A RESULT. THERE APPEARS ...

Mileage: 119,000

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH STAYS ON MAJORITY OF THE TIME, TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING IN THE DRIVEWAY WITH NO POWER, AND THERE IS A NOTICEABLE CHANGE AT TIMES IN THE CRUISE SPEED CONTROL WHILE DRIVING REVVING UP THE ENGINE. HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED AS A RESULT. THERE APPEARS ...

Mileage: 119,000

MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR HAS THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON I FEEL THIS IS A DANGER FOR MY FAMILY TO BE IN THIS CAR WITH THE KNOWN INCIDENTS THAT HAVE HAPPENED! PLEASE HELP GET THIS PROBLEM SOLVED! *TR

Mileage: 146,148

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD. VEHICLE REPAIR SHOP CAN NOT FIND OUT WHY LIGHTS ARE ON. *TR

Mileage: 102,000

THE ABS LIGHT LUMINATES AND STAYS LIT AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS WARMED UP. *TR

Mileage: 40,000

WARNING LIGHTS IN DASH COME ON AND GO OFF, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT STAY ON, CRUISE CONTROL DON'T WORK EVERY TIME. *TR

WARNING LIGHTS IN DASH COME ON AND GO OFF, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT STAY ON, CRUISE CONTROL DON'T WORK EVERY TIME. *TR

WARNING LIGHTS IN DASH COME ON AND GO OFF, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT STAY ON, CRUISE CONTROL DON'T WORK EVERY TIME. *TR

STARTING THIS YEAR (2012), YOU CAN NOT GET AN INSPECTION STICKER IN NEW HAMPSHIRE IF THE ABS LIGHT IS ON. APPROXIMATELY 3 YEARS AGO THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHT WOULD PERIODICALLY LIGHT UP ON THE DASHBOARD. SHORTLY AFTER THE LIGHTS APPEARED, THE BRAKES WOULD MAKE A HORRIBLE SQUEALING AND GRINDING NOIS...

Mileage: 70,000

AFTER REACHING SPEEDS OF 30 MPH THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON. WILL RESET AFTER CAR TURNS OFF ONLY TO APEAR AGAIN. BRAKING DOES NOT SEEM TO BE AFFECTED. *TR

Mileage: 99,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REP...

Mileage: 124,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WILL COME ON AND OFF. AND BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR KEEPS GOING BAD. *TR

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WILL COME ON AND OFF. AND BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR KEEPS GOING BAD. *TR

MY BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT STAYS ON .. I HAD MY BRAKES SERVICED.. AND THEY ARE FINE.. THE LIGHT WON'T GO OFF. *TR

Mileage: 77,025

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE MANEUVERED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO RESTART IT. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURE...

Mileage: 50,000

THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COME ON WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS AN INDICATION THE ABS SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING. I TOOK TO THE FORD DEALER AND THE REPAIR WOULD BE AT MY EXPENSE. THERE HAVE BEEN SAFETY WARNINGS ISSUED, BUT NO RECALL AS OF YET. *TR

Mileage: 97,000

I PURCHASED MY CAR ON JUNE 1, 2012. SHORTLY AFTER, THE BRAKE ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT, AND ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. ON JULY 9, 2012 I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MAROONE FORD IN FORT LAUDERDALE TO PERFORM NECESSARY REPAIRS PER THE RECALL. MAROONE FORD DEALERSHIP PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIRS ...

Mileage: 141,900

I PURCHASED MY CAR ON JUNE 1, 2012. SHORTLY AFTER, THE BRAKE ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT, AND ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. ON JULY 9, 2012 I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MAROONE FORD IN FORT LAUDERDALE TO PERFORM NECESSARY REPAIRS PER THE RECALL. MAROONE FORD DEALERSHIP PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIRS ...

Mileage: 141,900

WHILE DRIVING THE ABS AND BRAKES LIGHTS GO ON. NO CHANGE HAPPENS. THE LIGHTS GO OUT WHEN CAR IS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. HAD FORD DIAGNOSE IT ON THEIR COMPUTERS. SAID IT IS THE ECU AND HCU. THEY ARE SENDING CODES. *TR

Mileage: 130,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFAC...

Mileage: 150,000

BOTH ABS BRAKE AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON. THIS CONTINUES TO HAPPEN WHEN THE OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE AROUND 60 DEGREES OR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN FOR MORE THAT 30 MINUTES. AFTER THE LIGHTS COME ON THE ABS BRAKES NO LONGER WORK. *TR

Mileage: 125,000

DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS FOR BOTH ABS AND BRAKES ILLUMINATED. *TR

Mileage: 40,000

I WAS DRIVING ALONG ON THE FREEWAY ABOUT 65 MPH AND I HIT A SMALL BUMP AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND SINCE THEN IT WON'T SHUT OFF. *TR

FIRST OF ALL THERE IS A SHORT LOCATED BY THE STEERING WHEEL AROUND THE AIR BAG. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE BATTERY SO I CHANGED IT AND A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER MY VAN WOULD NOT START. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALER AND THEY COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM, SO I TOOK IT TO AN OLD MAN THAT JUST DID ELECTRICAL PROBLEM...

FIRST OF ALL THERE IS A SHORT LOCATED BY THE STEERING WHEEL AROUND THE AIR BAG. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE BATTERY SO I CHANGED IT AND A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER MY VAN WOULD NOT START. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALER AND THEY COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM, SO I TOOK IT TO AN OLD MAN THAT JUST DID ELECTRICAL PROBLEM...

FIRST OF ALL THERE IS A SHORT LOCATED BY THE STEERING WHEEL AROUND THE AIR BAG. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE BATTERY SO I CHANGED IT AND A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER MY VAN WOULD NOT START. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALER AND THEY COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM, SO I TOOK IT TO AN OLD MAN THAT JUST DID ELECTRICAL PROBLEM...

BRAKE FLUID IS LEAKING FROM SOMEWHERE NEAR THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER. IT PROBABLY HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. *JS

Mileage: 102,201

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 ENHANCED ABS BRAKING SYSTEM TO BECOME INOPERABLE. *JS

Mileage: 141,056

THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS APPEAR ON THE DASH. THEY WILL SOMETIMES GO OFF, BUT ALWAYS COME BACK. THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS MODULE UNDERNEATH THE CAR. THIS PART NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AS EVERYONE I TALK TO THAT HAS OR HAS HAD A WINDSTAR HAS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. ALSO, FORD WANTS 1000S OF DO...

Mileage: 128,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF THE TRANSMISSION POWER WITH A RAPID INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER SAFELY TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE AND DIAGNOSED B...

Mileage: 137,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS). THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SUB FRAME AND THE REAR AXLE. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Mileage: 75,000

ABS LIGHT IS ON.*JB

Mileage: 80,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT THE TRANSMISSION HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 61,000.

Mileage: 61,000

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED DUE TO A FAULTY ABS COMPUTER MODULE. THE ALUMINUM PLATE ON THE MODULE EXPANDS DURING HEAT CAUSING THE ABS BRAKES TO WORK ONLY PART OF THE TIME. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND FORD SHOULD DO A RECALL TO FIX THE SITUATION. MY ABS BRAKE LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON ALONG WITH M...

Mileage: 19,000

MY INSTRUMENT PANEL KEEPS GOING CRAZY. THE RPM NEEDLE IS NOW POINTING DOWN INTO THE DASH. THE SPEEDOMETER USUALLY IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY, IT WILL SAY THAT I AM DOING 20 MPH, WHEN I AM DOING MORE LIKE 45-50. THE GAS GAUGE SOMETIMES SAYS THAT IT IS ON EMPTY, WHEN I HAVE A FULL TANK OF GAS. SOMETIMES...

Mileage: 120,000

MY INSTRUMENT PANEL KEEPS GOING CRAZY. THE RPM NEEDLE IS NOW POINTING DOWN INTO THE DASH. THE SPEEDOMETER USUALLY IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY, IT WILL SAY THAT I AM DOING 20 MPH, WHEN I AM DOING MORE LIKE 45-50. THE GAS GAUGE SOMETIMES SAYS THAT IT IS ON EMPTY, WHEN I HAVE A FULL TANK OF GAS. SOMETIMES...

Mileage: 120,000

MY INSTRUMENT PANEL KEEPS GOING CRAZY. THE RPM NEEDLE IS NOW POINTING DOWN INTO THE DASH. THE SPEEDOMETER USUALLY IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY, IT WILL SAY THAT I AM DOING 20 MPH, WHEN I AM DOING MORE LIKE 45-50. THE GAS GAUGE SOMETIMES SAYS THAT IT IS ON EMPTY, WHEN I HAVE A FULL TANK OF GAS. SOMETIMES...

Mileage: 120,000

THE VEHICLE HAS A ISSUE WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE IS DEFECTIVE AND AS SUCH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING FUNCTION IS INOPERATIVE. THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCES AND /OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL DURING SLIPPERY ROAD CONDITIONS. APPARENTLY THIS IS A WID...

Mileage: 186,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE IGNITION REPEATEDLY HOWEVER, THE ENGINE FAILED TO OPERATE. AND THE BATTERY REQUIRED A JUMP START. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED. THERE WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE...

Mileage: 100,000

ABS SYSTEM FAILURE RESULTING IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. *TR

Mileage: 95,500

I WAS DRIVING ON THE MASS TURNPIKE WITH MY DAUGHTER AND TWO OF HER FRIENDS, WHEN THE CAR STARTED TO RACE AND THE SPEED STARTED TO DECREASE, NOT KNOWING WHAT TO DO BECAUSE THE BREAK DOWN LANE HAD DROPPED I SLOWED INTO THE LANE FURTHEST TO THE RIGHT, FOR SLOW MOVING TRUCKS AND HAD THE VEHICLE COME TO ...

Mileage: 87,000

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM IS ONLY INTERMITTENTLY FUNCTIONAL. DEFECTIVE ABS ECM. WELL KNOWN ISSUE PER THE FORD DEALER. AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF DRIVING, THE ABS BECOMES NON-FUNCTIONING. THIS HAPPENS 90+% OF THE TIMES THAT THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. *JB

Mileage: 85,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STARTED HER VEHICLE AND WHILE IT HAD POWER IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OR SHIFT INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY A LOCAL WHO STATED THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. THE MAN...

Mileage: 86,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN FROM THE INTERIOR. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND OPENED THE DOORS FROM THE EXTERIOR SO THE PASSENGERS COULD EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED TO THE REAR LIF...

Mileage: 117,000

BROUGHT THE CAR TO A REPAIR FACILITY TODAY TO DIAGNOSE A RECURRING FRONT END NOISE TODAY AND WAS SHOWN BY MECHANIC THAT BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS ARE SEVERELY RUSTED AND WERE SHEARED/BROKEN AND HAVE BEEN FOR QUITE SOME TIME, POSSIBLY AS LONG AS A YEAR. HE SAID THAT WE WERE VERY FORTUNATE THAT THE SPR...

Mileage: 91,007

THE CAR WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. NO WARNING, THE CAR WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE ENGINE WOULD REV BUT THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT WORKING. ONCE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THERE WAS NO FORWARD OR REVERSE. NOTHING HAPPENED PRIOR, THE CAR WAS WORKING FINE. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS CAR ON THE IN...

Mileage: 104,000

MY DEALERSHIP JUST CONFIRMED THAT THE FRONT (PASSENGER) SIDE ENGINE MOUNT THAT IS PART OF THE SUBFRAME HAS CORROSION TO THE EXTENT THAT THERE ARE TWO PERFORATIONS COMPLETELY THROUGH THE ENGINE MOUNT. I WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL FOR THE SUBFRAME HAS CLOSED AND THAT THERE IS NO RECOURSE FOR GETTING FI...

ABS AND BRAKE DASHBOARD LIGHTS WARNING THAT ABS SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE, SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM ALSO INOPERATIVE. BREAK PRESSURE DEACTIVATION SWITCH LEAKING OIL. THIS LEAKING OIL HAS TRAVELED DOWN ABS WIRING HARNESS ALL THE WAY TO THE ABS CONTROLLER. UNSAFE CONDITION. FORD DEALERSHIP HAS REFUSED TO R...

Mileage: 69,000

ABS AND BRAKE DASHBOARD LIGHTS WARNING THAT ABS SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE, SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM ALSO INOPERATIVE. BREAK PRESSURE DEACTIVATION SWITCH LEAKING OIL. THIS LEAKING OIL HAS TRAVELED DOWN ABS WIRING HARNESS ALL THE WAY TO THE ABS CONTROLLER. UNSAFE CONDITION. FORD DEALERSHIP HAS REFUSED TO R...

Mileage: 69,000

ABS AND BRAKE DASHBOARD LIGHTS WARNING THAT ABS SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE, SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM ALSO INOPERATIVE. BREAK PRESSURE DEACTIVATION SWITCH LEAKING OIL. THIS LEAKING OIL HAS TRAVELED DOWN ABS WIRING HARNESS ALL THE WAY TO THE ABS CONTROLLER. UNSAFE CONDITION. FORD DEALERSHIP HAS REFUSED TO R...

Mileage: 69,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V195000 (SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY). THE REAR AXLE LATER BECAME CRACKED AND SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE (WHICH WAS REPLACED UNDER THE RECALL) DUE TO CO...

Mileage: 66,081

PULLED OUT OF PARKING SPACE AT WORK AND DROVE TO THE GARAGE ENTRANCE, STOPPED AT THE STOP SIGN. PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AND ENGINE RPM JUST REVVED UP, NO FWD OR REVERSE, VAN ROLLED BACKWARDS INTO THE GARAGE. TOWED IT HOME, WAS TOLD I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. HAD NO WARNING LIGHTS OR CODES. GOOD THIN...

Mileage: 113,000

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR HAD A 100% TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE CAR WAS RUNNING, BUT WOULD NOT GO FORWARD OR REVERSE. I DID PREVIOUSLY REPORT TRANSMISSION ISSUES (SLIPPING) TO FORD ON MORE THAN ONE OCCATION. FORD WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE OR IDENTIFY AN ISSUE WITH MY TRANSMISSION. INFO...

Mileage: 108,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS: UNDERBODY SHIELDS REPAIR WAS PERFORMED, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE FRONT SUBFRAME DEVELOPED A NEW CRACK DUE TO CORROSION, AND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SUBFR...

Mileage: 107,694

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT IN OUR 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. LOOKS LIKE MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE. PEOPLE AT AUTO STORE AND AUTO REPAIR SHOP SAID FORD WINDSTAR IS KNOWN IN THE INDUSTRY TO HAVE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. IF SO, THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. *JS

Mileage: 118,000

I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH MY 2003 WINDSTAR SEL TO INCLUDE COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE VACUUM SYSTEM WHERE BRAKES, POWER STEERING DIDN'T WORK HAD TO HAVE TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT FIX AND DID NOT HAVE A RECALL. HOSES IN THIS SYSTEM KEPT COMING OFF. INTERIOR LIGHTS KEPT FLASHING ON WITHOU...

Mileage: 53,000

I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH MY 2003 WINDSTAR SEL TO INCLUDE COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE VACUUM SYSTEM WHERE BRAKES, POWER STEERING DIDN'T WORK HAD TO HAVE TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT FIX AND DID NOT HAVE A RECALL. HOSES IN THIS SYSTEM KEPT COMING OFF. INTERIOR LIGHTS KEPT FLASHING ON WITHOU...

Mileage: 53,000

I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH MY 2003 WINDSTAR SEL TO INCLUDE COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE VACUUM SYSTEM WHERE BRAKES, POWER STEERING DIDN'T WORK HAD TO HAVE TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT FIX AND DID NOT HAVE A RECALL. HOSES IN THIS SYSTEM KEPT COMING OFF. INTERIOR LIGHTS KEPT FLASHING ON WITHOU...

Mileage: 53,000

TRANSMISSION DOESN'T TURN, IT'S SEIZED. *TR

Mileage: 94,826

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER COULD NOT BE MOVED INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER BUT THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO FAILURES FOUND ...

Mileage: 75,000

BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON SUDDENLY WHEN DRIVING, CRUISE CONTROL STOP WORKING, SVC ENGINE LIGHT SOMETIMES FLASH, WAS REPAIRED IN THE PAST BY DEALER ON 12/09/03 ( RECALL 09S09) FOR THE SAME REASON, RIGHT NOW I DON'T HAVE A CODE BUT SEEMS TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Mileage: 59,000

BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON SUDDENLY WHEN DRIVING, CRUISE CONTROL STOP WORKING, SVC ENGINE LIGHT SOMETIMES FLASH, WAS REPAIRED IN THE PAST BY DEALER ON 12/09/03 ( RECALL 09S09) FOR THE SAME REASON, RIGHT NOW I DON'T HAVE A CODE BUT SEEMS TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Mileage: 59,000

THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION AS DESIGNED BY FORD. 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...

Mileage: 88,000

ABS MODULE DOES NOT WORK, AND SHOWS A CONSTANT ALARM LIGHT. COST TO REPAIR IS $2K DOOR LOCKS FAILED AND HAVE TO BE OPENED MANUALLY. COST TO REPAIR IS $500/LOCK POWER STEERING UNIT CONSTANTLY NOISY, HARD TO STEER VEHICLE. NO REPAIR COST KNOWN. DOOR OPEN LIGHT CONSTANTLY ON. NO REPAIR COST KNOWN. ...

Mileage: 50,000

ABS MODULE DOES NOT WORK, AND SHOWS A CONSTANT ALARM LIGHT. COST TO REPAIR IS $2K DOOR LOCKS FAILED AND HAVE TO BE OPENED MANUALLY. COST TO REPAIR IS $500/LOCK POWER STEERING UNIT CONSTANTLY NOISY, HARD TO STEER VEHICLE. NO REPAIR COST KNOWN. DOOR OPEN LIGHT CONSTANTLY ON. NO REPAIR COST KNOWN. ...

Mileage: 50,000

ABS MODULE DOES NOT WORK, AND SHOWS A CONSTANT ALARM LIGHT. COST TO REPAIR IS $2K DOOR LOCKS FAILED AND HAVE TO BE OPENED MANUALLY. COST TO REPAIR IS $500/LOCK POWER STEERING UNIT CONSTANTLY NOISY, HARD TO STEER VEHICLE. NO REPAIR COST KNOWN. DOOR OPEN LIGHT CONSTANTLY ON. NO REPAIR COST KNOWN. ...

Mileage: 50,000

ABS MODULE DOES NOT WORK, AND SHOWS A CONSTANT ALARM LIGHT. COST TO REPAIR IS $2K DOOR LOCKS FAILED AND HAVE TO BE OPENED MANUALLY. COST TO REPAIR IS $500/LOCK POWER STEERING UNIT CONSTANTLY NOISY, HARD TO STEER VEHICLE. NO REPAIR COST KNOWN. DOOR OPEN LIGHT CONSTANTLY ON. NO REPAIR COST KNOWN. ...

Mileage: 50,000

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND WHEN I CUT THE CAR OFF AND THEN ON. IT MAY COME BACK OR NOT UNTIL LATER WHILE DRIVING. MY EMERGENCY BRAKE SEEM LOOSE. I SEE A POSSIBLE RECALL ON THE INTERNET FOR ABS AND BRAKE. IS THERE A RECALL FOR 2003 FORD WINDSTAR ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON? *JS

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND WHEN I CUT THE CAR OFF AND THEN ON. IT MAY COME BACK OR NOT UNTIL LATER WHILE DRIVING. MY EMERGENCY BRAKE SEEM LOOSE. I SEE A POSSIBLE RECALL ON THE INTERNET FOR ABS AND BRAKE. IS THERE A RECALL FOR 2003 FORD WINDSTAR ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON? *JS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE DOORS FAILED. THE CHECK ENGINE AND TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT WERE ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BATTERY AND THE TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE...

Mileage: 101,000

MY TRANSMISSION FAILED TODAY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC NO WARNING, VERY SCARY. I GOOGLED FOR KNOW PROBLEMS ONLY TO FIND OUT I AM NOT ALONE, IT APPEARS THERE ARE MORE THAN FEW HUNDRED OWNERS OF 2003 WIND STARS WITH THE SAME DANGEROUS FAILURES. HOW COME THIS IS NOT A RECALL, WHEN YOU ARE TRAVELING 60 MPH CENTE...

Mileage: 150,000

MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR HAS SEVERAL PROBLEMS. THE ABS LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT ON IS LIT ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CRUISE CONTROL IS INOPERABLE AND THE POWER WINDOWS DO NOT WORK EXCEPT FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE I TAKE MY 3 KIDS TO SCHOOL AND BACK EVERYDAY. *JS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE SUB FRAME FRACTURED AND THE AXLE DISCONNECTED, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED ONTO THE SHOULDER AND WAS NOT DRIVEABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED HOME AND THEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATE...

Mileage: 109,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, ALL OF THE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE STEERING WHEEL ALSO SEIZED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MANEUVER TO THE SHOULDER SO THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE R...

Mileage: 99,000

MY FORD WINSTAR HAS HAD ABS PROBLEMS OFF AND ON FOR A YEAR NOW, NO 1 CAN FIX IT. I HAVE SPENT AROUND $1000.00 TRYING TO FIX THIS ISSUE. NOW MY ODOMETER & SPEEDOMETER ISN'T WORKING. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH WINDSTARS AND IT IS A COMBO OF THE 3 NOT WORKING TOGETHER. *JS

Mileage: 126,000

MY FORD WINSTAR HAS HAD ABS PROBLEMS OFF AND ON FOR A YEAR NOW, NO 1 CAN FIX IT. I HAVE SPENT AROUND $1000.00 TRYING TO FIX THIS ISSUE. NOW MY ODOMETER & SPEEDOMETER ISN'T WORKING. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH WINDSTARS AND IT IS A COMBO OF THE 3 NOT WORKING TOGETHER. *JS

Mileage: 126,000

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. ABS DOES NOT OPERATE AS DESIGNED. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON SIMULTANEOUSLY AND STAY ON FOR EXTENDED PERIODS. OBD CODES INCLUDE C1185, C1198, C1194, C1254, C1246, C1250, C1242, C1214, C1210. *TR

Mileage: 88,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V385000 (SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY). WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD, THE CONTACT HEARD NOISES BEING EMITTED FR...

Mileage: 68,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS: UNDER-BODY SHIELDS) HOWEVER, THE DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT THE SUB-FRAME ALSO BE REPLACED, DUE TO CORROSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW...

Mileage: 70,000

SERVICE BRAKES,HYDRAULIC BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT HAVE BEEN ON IN MY CAR STEADY FOR AS LONG AS I HAVE OWNED THE CAR. THE FORD DEALER WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. *TR

SERVICE BRAKES,HYDRAULIC BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT HAVE BEEN ON IN MY CAR STEADY FOR AS LONG AS I HAVE OWNED THE CAR. THE FORD DEALER WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. *TR

SPEEDOMETER LIGHTS COME ON WHILE DRIVING AND DON'T GO AWAY. NOW THE CAR WONT START FROM WHAT WAS TOLD TO ME BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. REAR DRIVER LIGHT DOESN'T WORK BUT CAN SIGNAL,LEFT REAR PASSENGER LIGHTS WONT SIGNAL. *TR

Mileage: 90,000

SPEEDOMETER LIGHTS COME ON WHILE DRIVING AND DON'T GO AWAY. NOW THE CAR WONT START FROM WHAT WAS TOLD TO ME BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. REAR DRIVER LIGHT DOESN'T WORK BUT CAN SIGNAL,LEFT REAR PASSENGER LIGHTS WONT SIGNAL. *TR

Mileage: 90,000

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MY TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. I HAVE RESEARCHED THE YEAR AND FOUND MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS PARTICULAR YEAR AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. CANNOT BELIEVE FORD HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL - $3,400 LATER I AM GETTING MY VAN FIXED.

Mileage: 146,000

ABS AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT ON AND OFF WHEN I TURN CAR ON AND OFF DID NOT KNOW WHAT IT WAS. TOOK TO MECHANIC LIGHTS WHEN OFF BEFORE HE COULD CHECK. SCDS WAS REPLACED IN FEB 2010. GOING TO NEW FORD DEALER TO CHECK. HALDEMAN FORD IN HAMILTON NJ INSTALLED SCDS AND THEY WERE THE WORST DEALERSHIP EVER...

Mileage: 100,000

ABS AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT ON AND OFF WHEN I TURN CAR ON AND OFF DID NOT KNOW WHAT IT WAS. TOOK TO MECHANIC LIGHTS WHEN OFF BEFORE HE COULD CHECK. SCDS WAS REPLACED IN FEB 2010. GOING TO NEW FORD DEALER TO CHECK. HALDEMAN FORD IN HAMILTON NJ INSTALLED SCDS AND THEY WERE THE WORST DEALERSHIP EVER...

Mileage: 100,000

2003 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN TO A WORKPLACE AND PARKED FOR THE DAY. UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE TO TRAVEL HOME, DRIVER STARTED VEHICLE NORMAL AND ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INTO GEAR TO MOVE FROM THE PARKING SPACE. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE INTO EITHER DR...

Mileage: 115,540

2003 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN TO A WORKPLACE AND PARKED FOR THE DAY. UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE TO TRAVEL HOME, DRIVER STARTED VEHICLE NORMAL AND ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INTO GEAR TO MOVE FROM THE PARKING SPACE. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE INTO EITHER DR...

Mileage: 115,540

2003 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN TO A WORKPLACE AND PARKED FOR THE DAY. UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE TO TRAVEL HOME, DRIVER STARTED VEHICLE NORMAL AND ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INTO GEAR TO MOVE FROM THE PARKING SPACE. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE INTO EITHER DR...

Mileage: 115,540

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND SHIFTED THE GEAR SELECTOR INTO DRIVE HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE TRANSMISSION WAS ALSO NONRESPONSIVE WHEN SHIFTING INTO ANY SELECTED GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAIT...

Mileage: 150,000

WHILE DRIVING ON I94, WITHOUT WARNING, POWERTRAIN COMPLETELY FAILED IN THE MIDDLE OF HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC. THANKFULLY I HAD THE ABILITY TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE SAFELY TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. *JS

Mileage: 107,000

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT HAVE BEEN ON IN MY CAR INTERMITTENTLY FOR ALMOST AS LONG AS I HAVE OWNED THE CAR. THE FORD DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND ANY PROBLEMS EVEN THOUGH THE LIGHT REMAINS ON. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 3 SETS OF WHEEL BEARINGS IN THE CAR AND NOW THE POWER STEERING UNIT IS ABOUT TO GO OUT AN...

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT HAVE BEEN ON IN MY CAR INTERMITTENTLY FOR ALMOST AS LONG AS I HAVE OWNED THE CAR. THE FORD DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND ANY PROBLEMS EVEN THOUGH THE LIGHT REMAINS ON. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 3 SETS OF WHEEL BEARINGS IN THE CAR AND NOW THE POWER STEERING UNIT IS ABOUT TO GO OUT AN...

SLOWED DOWN TO TURN LEFT ONTO SIDE ROAD, STARTED UP-HILL WENT TO SHIFT AND THEN THERE WAS NOTHING, COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD. NO FORWARD OR REVERSE. SEEMED AS THOUGH I HAD PUT VAN INTO NEUTRAL. I WAS OVER 300 MILES FROM HOME, JUST ME AND MY 2 YR OLD. TOWED BACK HOME TO TRANSMISSION GARAGE, HAD TO ...

Mileage: 99,000

DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN SOMETHING SNAPPED UNDER FRONT OF THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING COMPLETELY HIT THE CURB GOT PUSHED BACK TO THE MIDDLE OF THE 4-LINE ROAD AND CAME TO A STOP VERY LUCKY. LATER FOUND OUT THAT LOWER SUBFRAME CONTROL ARM BROKE OF THE FRAME DUE TO RUST AND PULLED OUT AXLE SNAPPED SWAY BAR A...

Mileage: 74,500

DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN SOMETHING SNAPPED UNDER FRONT OF THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING COMPLETELY HIT THE CURB GOT PUSHED BACK TO THE MIDDLE OF THE 4-LINE ROAD AND CAME TO A STOP VERY LUCKY. LATER FOUND OUT THAT LOWER SUBFRAME CONTROL ARM BROKE OF THE FRAME DUE TO RUST AND PULLED OUT AXLE SNAPPED SWAY BAR A...

Mileage: 74,500

DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN SOMETHING SNAPPED UNDER FRONT OF THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING COMPLETELY HIT THE CURB GOT PUSHED BACK TO THE MIDDLE OF THE 4-LINE ROAD AND CAME TO A STOP VERY LUCKY. LATER FOUND OUT THAT LOWER SUBFRAME CONTROL ARM BROKE OF THE FRAME DUE TO RUST AND PULLED OUT AXLE SNAPPED SWAY BAR A...

Mileage: 74,500

AFTER HAVING THE 2011 REAR AXLE AND SUBFRAME RECALL DONE MY TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH NO WARNING SIGNS WHAT'S SO EVER . . . . SHORTLY AFTER SPENDING TWO THOUSAND ON HAVING THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT IN AUGUST MY BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND MY ABS STARTING KICKING IN WHEN I APPLY MY BREAKS AND WHEN MY ABS L...

AFTER HAVING THE 2011 REAR AXLE AND SUBFRAME RECALL DONE MY TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH NO WARNING SIGNS WHAT'S SO EVER . . . . SHORTLY AFTER SPENDING TWO THOUSAND ON HAVING THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT IN AUGUST MY BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND MY ABS STARTING KICKING IN WHEN I APPLY MY BREAKS AND WHEN MY ABS L...

AFTER HAVING THE 2011 REAR AXLE AND SUBFRAME RECALL DONE MY TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH NO WARNING SIGNS WHAT'S SO EVER . . . . SHORTLY AFTER SPENDING TWO THOUSAND ON HAVING THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT IN AUGUST MY BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND MY ABS STARTING KICKING IN WHEN I APPLY MY BREAKS AND WHEN MY ABS L...

I OWN A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR VAN, WE USE THIS VEHICLE EVERYDAY BRINGING KIDS TO SCHOOL AND FOR WIFE TO DRIVE TO WORK, WE HAD TAKEN THE VAN TO A WEDDING ON THE 20TH OF AUGUST ABOUT 20 MILES AWAY. MY WIFE DROVE THE VEHICLE LIKE ALWAYS. THE NEXT DAY SHE WENT TO TAKE THE KIDS OUT FOR AN ICE CREAM AND FOR...

Mileage: 110,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. UPON RESTARTING THE CAR LIGHTS WOULD NOT COME BACK ON FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES. TOOK IT TO FORD DEALER, TURNED OUT WAS ABS MODULE. *TR

Mileage: 126,800

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ON A TRIP FROM CHICAGO TO NORTH CAROLINE, MY CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER. IT WAS AS IF I JUST PUT IT INTO NEUTRAL; I COULD HEAR THE ENGINE REV WHEN I APPLIED THE GAS BUT NOTHING ELSE HAPPENED. LUCKILY, I WAS NEAR AN EXIT RAMP AND PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT INCIDE...

Mileage: 114,089

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ON A TRIP FROM CHICAGO TO NORTH CAROLINE, MY CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER. IT WAS AS IF I JUST PUT IT INTO NEUTRAL; I COULD HEAR THE ENGINE REV WHEN I APPLIED THE GAS BUT NOTHING ELSE HAPPENED. LUCKILY, I WAS NEAR AN EXIT RAMP AND PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT INCIDE...

Mileage: 114,089

SUDDEN FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED, TAKING LEFT TURN UP A SMALL INCLINE IN THE ROAD. CAR WOULD NOT MOVE WITH ENGINE POWER EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE. FELT LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL IN ALL SHIFTER DRIVE AND REVERSE POSITIONS. TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP, VEHICLE REQUIRED COMPLETE REBUILT ...

Mileage: 108,782

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AT THE SAME TIME YET THE ABS IS WORKING AND SO ARE THE BRAKES. WHEN I TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTART THE CAR, THE LIGHTS GO OFF. THEY OCCASIONALLY CAME BACK ON THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER, BUT HAS NOT HAPPENED SO FAR THIS FALL/WINTER.I ONLY PUT 7,500 MILES A YEAR O...

Mileage: 71,072

WHILE DRIVING MY FORD WINDSTAR 2003 MINIVAN THE REAR AXLE BEAM CRACKED. THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE DROPPED DOWN, AND I HAD DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVEABLE AND HAD TO BE TOWED. I WAS DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS OF 20 MPH. A CRACKING OF THE REAR A...

Mileage: 90,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN THE POWER FAILED AND HE WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE ANY FURTHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR T...

Mileage: 84,000

CAR STOPPED RUNNING,AFTER STOPPING WOULD NOT RESTART WITH SWITCH ON,TURNED OFF IGN SWITCH AND TURNED BACK ON AND IT RESTARTED. I INQUIRED AT THE FORD DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM. SINCE THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED 100'S OF TIMES INCLUDING A NUMBER OF TIMES ON A ROUNDABOUT WHERE T...

Mileage: 136,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE FAI...

Mileage: 47,764

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE FAI...

Mileage: 47,764

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY WERE TRAVELING 70 MPH WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONTACT ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO CRUISE OFF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR...

Mileage: 83,727

ON OUR WAY TO PITTSBURGH MONDAY DECEMBER 16, 2012 FOR A LITTLE OUTING WITH OUR 18 MONTH OLD SON FOR THE DAY JUST TO GET AWAY FROM ALLEGANY COUNTY AND WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON ROUTE 40 WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY VAN IS TRAVELING IN NEUTRAL AND WILL NOT GO IN ANY GEAR. WE DRIFTED THE VEHICLE TO A SIDE ...

Mileage: 87,355

RECENTLY ISSUED RECALL OF 2004 FORD CO. MINIVANS FOR INPUT SHAFT FAILURE, ALL FORD WINDSTARS INCLUDING 2003 MODELS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. FREESTAR VAN IS NOTHING BUT A NAME CHANGE FOR THE SAME POOR UNSAFE VEHICLE. ALONG WITH THE MANY SAFETY ISSUES, OWNERS SHOULD BE COMPENSATED FOR THE REPAIRS MADE ON ...

Mileage: 90,000

RECENTLY ISSUED RECALL OF 2004 FORD CO. MINIVANS FOR INPUT SHAFT FAILURE, ALL FORD WINDSTARS INCLUDING 2003 MODELS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. FREESTAR VAN IS NOTHING BUT A NAME CHANGE FOR THE SAME POOR UNSAFE VEHICLE. ALONG WITH THE MANY SAFETY ISSUES, OWNERS SHOULD BE COMPENSATED FOR THE REPAIRS MADE ON ...

Mileage: 90,000

RECENTLY ISSUED RECALL OF 2004 FORD CO. MINIVANS FOR INPUT SHAFT FAILURE, ALL FORD WINDSTARS INCLUDING 2003 MODELS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. FREESTAR VAN IS NOTHING BUT A NAME CHANGE FOR THE SAME POOR UNSAFE VEHICLE. ALONG WITH THE MANY SAFETY ISSUES, OWNERS SHOULD BE COMPENSATED FOR THE REPAIRS MADE ON ...

Mileage: 90,000

DRIVING ON A BUSY TWO LANE ROAD, JUST CAME AROUND A SHARP CORNER WHEN THE RPMS SHOT UP AND VAN STARTED TO COAST. WAS NOT EVEN ABLE TO GET COMPLETELY OFF THE ROAD. I WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE VAN FORWARD OR BACKWARD AFTER STOPPING. THERE WAS NO WARNING THIS WAS GOING TO HAPPEN AND IT WAS VERY SCARY B...

Mileage: 130,000

WE WERE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA WHILE ON VACATION AND MY VAN LOST THE DRIVING POWER, THE MOTOR WAS RUNNING AND THE TACHOMETER WENT HIGHER AS WE TRIED TO GO, BUT WERE UNABLE TO MOVE. WE HAD TO IMMEDIATELY GLIDE OFF OF THE ROAD AND BE TOWED TO A LOCAL GARAGE. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT THE ...

Mileage: 62,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RECEIVING NOTIFICATION OF A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL FOR THE MOTOR BRACKETS, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. MONTHS AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE ENGINE BEGAN SHIF...

Mileage: 186,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RECEIVING NOTIFICATION OF A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL FOR THE MOTOR BRACKETS, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. MONTHS AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE ENGINE BEGAN SHIF...

Mileage: 186,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WAS ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A TRAFFIC STOP WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE WHERE THE CONTACT DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE ...

Mileage: 96,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ARE LIT ON MY DASH,FORD HAS THIS RECALL IN THEIR WEBSITE. WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO THE THEREATTENTION THEY SAID THAT MY CARS VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED, NOWHERE DOES IT STATE THAT IT IS DESIGNATED BY VIN NUMBERS, IT STATED ALL 2003 FORD WINDSTARS. FORD WANTS $1500.00 TO DO THIS RE...

Mileage: 66,310

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LAMP, TRACTION CONTROL AND BRAKE WARNING LAMPS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE ...

Mileage: 103,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION AUTO CENTER WHERE IT WAS INSPECTED. THE TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND WOULD NEED REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED ...

Mileage: 77,000

ABS & BRAKE LIGHT ARE LIT ON MY DASH, FORD HAS THIS RECALL IN THEIR WEB SITE, WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO THERE ATTENTION, THEY SAID I HAD THE WRONG VIN. # AND THAT IT WOULD COST ME $1500.00 FOR THIS REPAIR, I THOUGHT THAT WHEN THERE IS A RECALL, THE COST WOULD BE ON FORD. PLEASE HELP ME WITH THE PROBL...

Mileage: 66,310

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR LX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SHOULDER BUT IT WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SAT FOR THREE HOURS BEFORE IT COULD BE MOVED. A LOCAL ME...

Mileage: 153,000

INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON RANDOMLY AND BLINK WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES THEY STAY ON AFTER TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE DRAINING THE BATTERY. THE DOOR AJAR STAYS ON WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED. ALL CONTACTS CLEANED AND IT STILL DOES THIS. DRIVING WITH A FLASHING LIGHT IN THE VEHICLE IS DISTRACTING AND COULD CAUS...

INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON RANDOMLY AND BLINK WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES THEY STAY ON AFTER TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE DRAINING THE BATTERY. THE DOOR AJAR STAYS ON WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED. ALL CONTACTS CLEANED AND IT STILL DOES THIS. DRIVING WITH A FLASHING LIGHT IN THE VEHICLE IS DISTRACTING AND COULD CAUS...

I HAVE HAD NO TRANSMISSION ISSUES WITH MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR VAN. I DROVE HOME FROM WORK EARLY THIS MORNING (3:30AM.) I WENT TO LEAVE FOR AN APPOINTMENT AT NOON ON THE SAME DAY, AND NOTHING. I STARTED MY VAN, ATTEMPTED TO PUT IT IN GEAR AND NOTHING!! NO WARNING, NO NOTHING!! I HAVE NEVER TOWED ...

Mileage: 132,871

I HAVE HAD NO TRANSMISSION ISSUES WITH MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR VAN. I DROVE HOME FROM WORK EARLY THIS MORNING (3:30AM.) I WENT TO LEAVE FOR AN APPOINTMENT AT NOON ON THE SAME DAY, AND NOTHING. I STARTED MY VAN, ATTEMPTED TO PUT IT IN GEAR AND NOTHING!! NO WARNING, NO NOTHING!! I HAVE NEVER TOWED ...

Mileage: 132,871

I HAVE HAD NO TRANSMISSION ISSUES WITH MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR VAN. I DROVE HOME FROM WORK EARLY THIS MORNING (3:30AM.) I WENT TO LEAVE FOR AN APPOINTMENT AT NOON ON THE SAME DAY, AND NOTHING. I STARTED MY VAN, ATTEMPTED TO PUT IT IN GEAR AND NOTHING!! NO WARNING, NO NOTHING!! I HAVE NEVER TOWED ...

Mileage: 132,871

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE BUT STATED THAT IT MIGHT BE A PROBLEM IN THE FACTORY WIRING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWA...

Mileage: 99,000

YELLOW ABS LIGHT AND RED BRAKE WARNING LIGHT STAY ON. THIS BEGAN AFTER HAVING RECALL # 09S09 (SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION) PERFORMED AT BONDY'S FORD IN DOTHAN AL. LIGHTS WERE NOT ON WHEN LEFT DEALERSHIP...CAME ON LATER AND HAVE STAYED ON. BRAKES DO NOT SEEM TO WORK AS WELL NOW AS BEFORE THE...

YELLOW ABS LIGHT AND RED BRAKE WARNING LIGHT STAY ON. THIS BEGAN AFTER HAVING RECALL # 09S09 (SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION) PERFORMED AT BONDY'S FORD IN DOTHAN AL. LIGHTS WERE NOT ON WHEN LEFT DEALERSHIP...CAME ON LATER AND HAVE STAYED ON. BRAKES DO NOT SEEM TO WORK AS WELL NOW AS BEFORE THE...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN FLAMES EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE THAT A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE ENGINE AFTER THE START OF THE IGNITION. THE FIRE CAUSED NO INJURIES AND BOTH THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPART...

Mileage: 103,000

ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2011, MY WIFE WAS HEADING TO WORK. SHE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. WHEN THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL TURNED GREEN, SHE HIT THE GAS AND THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. THE RPM'S WOULD GO UP AND THE ENGINE WOULD REV UP AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. THIS WAS THE CASE IN ALL GEARS. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN POTE...

Mileage: 100,054

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. *TR

I HAVE A 2003 WINDSTAR AND MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN ON FOR ABOUT A YEAR YEARS NOW. *TR

Mileage: 89,000

DROVE THE VAN TO WORK WITHOUT INCIDENT OR ANY IMMINENT WARNING OF VEHICLE PROBLEMS. AS SOON AS I STOPPED AND PUT THE VAN IN PARK, I HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND DIFFERENT SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. WHEN GETTING READY TO LEAVE WORK FOR HOME, I STARTED THE VAN AND PROCEEDED TO PLACE IT IN REVERSE AND ...

Mileage: 120,000

VEHICLE VIOLENTLY BUCKLES FORWARD AND BACK WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHT. THIS CONTINUES FOR A FEW MINUTES THEN THE ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURN ON AT THE SAME TIME AND THE CAR STOPS BUCKLING. THIS HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE EACH TIME I USE THE VEHICLE. SO APPROXIMATELY 5-9 TIMES A DAY. TH...

VEHICLE VIOLENTLY BUCKLES FORWARD AND BACK WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHT. THIS CONTINUES FOR A FEW MINUTES THEN THE ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURN ON AT THE SAME TIME AND THE CAR STOPS BUCKLING. THIS HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE EACH TIME I USE THE VEHICLE. SO APPROXIMATELY 5-9 TIMES A DAY. TH...

VEHICLE VIOLENTLY BUCKLES FORWARD AND BACK WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHT. THIS CONTINUES FOR A FEW MINUTES THEN THE ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURN ON AT THE SAME TIME AND THE CAR STOPS BUCKLING. THIS HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE EACH TIME I USE THE VEHICLE. SO APPROXIMATELY 5-9 TIMES A DAY. TH...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT OPERATE, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS SHUT ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE POWER WINDOWS WOULD NOT OPEN OR CLOSE, AND THE POWER DOORS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTA...

Mileage: 70,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT OPERATE, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS SHUT ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE POWER WINDOWS WOULD NOT OPEN OR CLOSE, AND THE POWER DOORS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTA...

Mileage: 70,000

THE MIDDLE SEAT DOOR LOCKS FAIL RANDOMLY. WHEN THEY FAIL, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN DOORS. MUST CLICK LOCKS OPEN AND CLOSE APPROX TEN TIMES TO MAKE THE DOOR OPEN OPERATE. WE HAD IT REPAIRED IN APR 2010. THEY WORKED FOR ABOUT A MONTH AND THE PROBLEM IS STILL PRESENT. THE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING PACKAGE LI...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING NUMEROUS FAILURES WITH THE ABS, BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATION, SLOW GEAR SHIFTING AND POWER WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCK FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE...

Mileage: 101,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING NUMEROUS FAILURES WITH THE ABS, BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATION, SLOW GEAR SHIFTING AND POWER WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCK FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE...

Mileage: 101,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING NUMEROUS FAILURES WITH THE ABS, BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATION, SLOW GEAR SHIFTING AND POWER WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCK FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE...

Mileage: 101,000

THE DOOR LOCKS DON'T WORK RIGHT, AND THE GAUGES SUDDENLY WENT SPORATIC. THE RPM GAUGE NEEDLE WENT SO HARD, IT IS STUCK TO THE DASH. NOT USABLE. IT DOES THIS REGULARLY NOW. (THE GAUGES AND LOCKS).

Mileage: 104,000

2003 FORD WINDSTAR 71,000 MILES - BOUGHT NEW FOR $35,000 IN DECEMBER 2003, I PURCHASED A NEW 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. I AM THE ONLY DRIVER OF THIS VAN, TO AND FROM WORK AND A FEW ROAD TRIPS. IN THE BEGINNING A FEW THINGS WENT WRONG BUT I WASN'T TOO CONCERNED AT THE TIME. SINCE THEN, HERE IS A LIST...

2003 FORD WINDSTAR 71,000 MILES - BOUGHT NEW FOR $35,000 IN DECEMBER 2003, I PURCHASED A NEW 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. I AM THE ONLY DRIVER OF THIS VAN, TO AND FROM WORK AND A FEW ROAD TRIPS. IN THE BEGINNING A FEW THINGS WENT WRONG BUT I WASN'T TOO CONCERNED AT THE TIME. SINCE THEN, HERE IS A LIST...

2003 FORD WINDSTAR 71,000 MILES - BOUGHT NEW FOR $35,000 IN DECEMBER 2003, I PURCHASED A NEW 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. I AM THE ONLY DRIVER OF THIS VAN, TO AND FROM WORK AND A FEW ROAD TRIPS. IN THE BEGINNING A FEW THINGS WENT WRONG BUT I WASN'T TOO CONCERNED AT THE TIME. SINCE THEN, HERE IS A LIST...

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENT. *TR

Mileage: 64,300

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL LIGHTS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND DOOR LOCKS WOULD LICKER ON AND OFF SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TH...

Mileage: 152,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED EXCESSIVELY BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT TRIED PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN ...

Mileage: 82,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE PARKED AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR UNRELATED REPAIRS THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED FLUID LEAKING NEAR THE FRONT DRIVE SIDE TIRE AND STATED IT WAS COMING FROM A FRACTURE IN THE FRONT AXLE. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT AN AXLE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE V...

Mileage: 120,000

TRACTION CONTROL AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 80 DEGREES. SUSPECT ECM FAILURE DUE TO BAD DESIGN. SAFETY ISSUE! *TR

Mileage: 75,000

I RECENTLY BOUGHT A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR MINI VAN IN FLORDIA FROM SOMEONE ON CRAIGSLIST IN THAT USE TO LIVE IN VIRGINIA. NO LONGER THAN 2 WEEKS AFTER I BOUGHT THE VAN THE ENGINE LIGHT, ABS, AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VAN WAS JERKING VERY HARD WHEN THE GEARS WERE CHANGING. I TOOK THE VAN TO A FORD...

I HAVE A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS ARE ON ALMOST ALL THE TIME. IN COLD WEATHER THE LIGHTS DON'T COME ON UNTIL THE ENGINE IS WARMED UP. I HAD A FORD DEALER RUN A DIAGNOSTIC ON THE VEHICLE AND THEY SAID THE ABS BRAKE MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT MUST BE REPLACED. THE COST F...

WHILE DRIVING, I FELT THE VAN WAS NOT SHIFTING, SO I WENT TO THE DEALER I BOUGHT IT FROM. THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. I TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER-AGAIN, NOTHING WRONG WITH TRANSMISSION BUT THEY DID DO A TRANSMISSION TUNE UP. WHEN I PICKED IT UP, ...

Mileage: 150,000

WHILE DRIVING, I FELT THE VAN WAS NOT SHIFTING, SO I WENT TO THE DEALER I BOUGHT IT FROM. THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. I TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER-AGAIN, NOTHING WRONG WITH TRANSMISSION BUT THEY DID DO A TRANSMISSION TUNE UP. WHEN I PICKED IT UP, ...

Mileage: 150,000

WHILE DRIVING, I FELT THE VAN WAS NOT SHIFTING, SO I WENT TO THE DEALER I BOUGHT IT FROM. THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. I TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER-AGAIN, NOTHING WRONG WITH TRANSMISSION BUT THEY DID DO A TRANSMISSION TUNE UP. WHEN I PICKED IT UP, ...

Mileage: 150,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC DOORS WOULD OPEN AND CLOSE WITHOUT ANYONE OPERATING THE CONTROL BUTTONS. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND CONFIRMED THAT TH...

Mileage: 119,000

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF ABS MODULE CAUSING RED BRAKE LIGHT AND ORANGE ABS LIGHT TO COME ON AND LOSS OF ABS FUNCTION. THIS SEAMS TO HAPPEN MORE OFTEN IN HOT WEATHER. SOMETIMES THE ABS CAN BE "TURNED BACK ON" BY SHUTTING OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTARTING. ALSO REAR POWER SLIDING DOORS HAVE INTERMITTENT P...

Mileage: 88,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NONE OF THE WINDOWS OR DOORS OPENED WITH THE KEY REMOTE. THE WINDOWS DO NOT OPEN BUT THE DOORS CAN BE OPENED MANUALLY. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE TO OCCUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WA...

Mileage: 100,000

I WAS PARKED OUTSIDE MY HOME.I WENT OUT TO MY VAN TO GO PICK UP DINNER AND TO MY DISTRESS, THE VAN WOULDN'T REVERSE OR GO FORWARD. AFTER SOME INVESTIGATION FROM ONLINE SOURCE AND AUTO MECHANICS, THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FORD'S TRANSMISSIONS. NO WARNING OF A PROBLEM.IN THE PAST WEEKS,MY INTERI...

I WAS PARKED OUTSIDE MY HOME.I WENT OUT TO MY VAN TO GO PICK UP DINNER AND TO MY DISTRESS, THE VAN WOULDN'T REVERSE OR GO FORWARD. AFTER SOME INVESTIGATION FROM ONLINE SOURCE AND AUTO MECHANICS, THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FORD'S TRANSMISSIONS. NO WARNING OF A PROBLEM.IN THE PAST WEEKS,MY INTERI...

I WAS PARKED OUTSIDE MY HOME.I WENT OUT TO MY VAN TO GO PICK UP DINNER AND TO MY DISTRESS, THE VAN WOULDN'T REVERSE OR GO FORWARD. AFTER SOME INVESTIGATION FROM ONLINE SOURCE AND AUTO MECHANICS, THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FORD'S TRANSMISSIONS. NO WARNING OF A PROBLEM.IN THE PAST WEEKS,MY INTERI...

2003 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE TRANSMISSION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WATER WOULD GET INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION AT TIMES AND THE REVERSE GEAR IS FAILING. *JB

THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS CAME ON. WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE, THE VAN STARTED BUCKING AND WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE ABS ELECTRONIC ECU MODULE AND BRAKE ROTORS NEEDED REPLACEMENT, AT A TOTAL COST OF $881.69, INCLUDING PARTS, TAX AND LABOR. *TR

Mileage: 156,000

ABS LIGHT IS ON AS WELL AS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT.CAR IS IDLING ROUGH. CHECKED WITH NUMEROUS CAR REPAIR PLACES WITH NO SUCCESS. ALSO, VAN IS PULLING TO THE RIGHT EVEN AFTER I CHANGED TIRES AND DID ALIGNMENT CHECK ! *TR

Mileage: 129,000

ABS LIGHT IS ON AS WELL AS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT.CAR IS IDLING ROUGH. CHECKED WITH NUMEROUS CAR REPAIR PLACES WITH NO SUCCESS. ALSO, VAN IS PULLING TO THE RIGHT EVEN AFTER I CHANGED TIRES AND DID ALIGNMENT CHECK ! *TR

Mileage: 129,000

ABS LIGHT IS ON AS WELL AS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT.CAR IS IDLING ROUGH. CHECKED WITH NUMEROUS CAR REPAIR PLACES WITH NO SUCCESS. ALSO, VAN IS PULLING TO THE RIGHT EVEN AFTER I CHANGED TIRES AND DID ALIGNMENT CHECK ! *TR

Mileage: 129,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY REPAIRED UNDER THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS: UNDERBODY SHIELDS. THE REMEDY REPAIR CONSISTED OF ATTACHING A BRACKET TO THE REAR SUBFRAME. AFTER THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED, THE ...

Mileage: 103,000

WOW, MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR ONLY HAS 119,OOO MILES AND I CANT BELIEVE ALL THE ISSUES! THE ABS SYSTEM AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHTS COSTANTLY STAY ON, MECHANIC SAID HIGH DOLLAR PART. ALSO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. CAR HOPS AND JUMPS, REPLACED COILS AND ALL OXYGEN SENSORS AND STILL THROWING MAN...

Mileage: 112,000

THERE IS SOME KIND OF MALFUNCTION IN THE 2003 FORD WINDSTARS. THE WINDOWS WILL STOP WORKING ALL AT ONCE OR AT RANDOM TIMES. THE LIGHTS WILL STOP WORKING AND THEN START AGAIN. THE RADIO WILL STOP WORKING AND START AGAIN. THESE ARE ALL ON RANDOM FUSES. FORD SAYS THEY CAN NOT FIX THE PROBLEM IF THE...

Mileage: 136,789

THERE IS SOME KIND OF MALFUNCTION IN THE 2003 FORD WINDSTARS. THE WINDOWS WILL STOP WORKING ALL AT ONCE OR AT RANDOM TIMES. THE LIGHTS WILL STOP WORKING AND THEN START AGAIN. THE RADIO WILL STOP WORKING AND START AGAIN. THESE ARE ALL ON RANDOM FUSES. FORD SAYS THEY CAN NOT FIX THE PROBLEM IF THE...

Mileage: 136,789

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS HAD SIMULTANEOUSLY BEEN COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY SINCE SOMETIME IN 2008 (A 5-YEAR-OLD VEHICLE), OCCURRING WITH GREATER FREQUENCY AS TIME WENT ON. HOWEVER, SINCE ABOUT MARCH 2011 THEY NOW COME ON EVERY DAY, USUALLY WITHIN 2 MINUTES OF STARTING THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO ACCID...

Mileage: 99,850

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ARE ALWAYS ON WHEN I DRIVE MY CAR: FORD WINDSTAR 2003 *TT

FAULTY ABS SENSOR IN 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. BOTH THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD STARTING COMING ON THIS PAST SUMMER. I HAD IT CHECKED AT FIRESTONE, AUTOMASTERS AND THE FORD DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD THEY WERE ALL GETTING A C1185 ERROR CODE AND THAT THE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BEFORE THE...

Mileage: 88,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED SLOWING DOWN AND AS THE ACCELERATOR WAS DEPRESSED THE SPEED CONTINUED TO DECREASE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO INCREASE SPEED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL W...

Mileage: 117,000

2003 FORD WINDSTAR, INSPECTED FOR REAR AXLE CORROSION RECALL, PASSED AND PARTS ADDED IN MAR 2011. AT THE SAME TIME THE REAR AXLE WAS FIXED THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED FOR FRONT SUBFRAME RECALL AND PASSED. AUG 18-2011 THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX 20MPH. NO LETTER W...

Mileage: 115,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL FRACTURED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. THE DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000. UPDATED 10/03/11 *BF UPDATE...

Mileage: 74,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED AND NONE OF THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WERE OPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR A MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE ...

Mileage: 46,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND OF THE INSRUMENT PANEL GAUGES BEGAN TO FLUCTUATE ERRATICALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT REMAINED CONSISTENTLY ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REF...

Mileage: 90,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD FAIL SPORADICALLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PR...

Mileage: 125,000

OUR 2003 FORD MINIVAN PASSED FRONT SUBFRAME INSPECTION AND "CLEANING" ON 3/14/2011 WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN FOR REAR AXLE RECALL REPAIRS. IT WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR FRONT SUBFRAME RECALL ON 7/11/2011 AND RECALL REPAIRS WERE MADE. IN ADDITION, OTHER REPAIRS WERE SOLD TO US AFTER A THOROUGH ...

Mileage: 84,000

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. DRIVING IN REVERSE OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY..NO WARNING LIGHTS OR NOISE...TRANSMISSION STOPPED. CAR WILL NOW NOT MOVE. CANNOT SHIFT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE...HUGE EXPENSE THAT WE DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY FOR..VERY UNHAPPY WITH THIS FORD MINI-VAN.

Mileage: 89,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT ALL OF THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD INTERMITTENTLY DISPLAY INACCURATE READINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ...

Mileage: 150,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT ALL OF THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD INTERMITTENTLY DISPLAY INACCURATE READINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ...

Mileage: 150,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING. NO INDICATOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT KNOCK OR SLIP PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE THE CONTACT WAS I...

Mileage: 43,337

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE TACOMETER BEGAN TO DISPLAY A HIGH READING. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION. ...

Mileage: 46,988

TRAVELING 65 MILES AN HOUR ON I-96 EASTBOUND , OUTSIDE OF THE DETROIT AREA. SUDDEN LOSS OF ALL POWERTRAIN FUNCTION. ABLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER. ENGINE RUNS FINE, AND WILL GO INTO PARK.

Mileage: 102,480

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS WERE SHUTTING ON AND OFF ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BRAKES BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPE...

Mileage: 100,000

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. IT OCCURS 75% OF THE TIME THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE ABS, BRAKES AND TRACTION LIGHTS ILLUMINATE. ITS INTERMITTENT WHEN THIS OCCURS, BUT OCCURS OFTEN. OCCURS MORE OFTEN WHEN TEMPERATURES ARE HOT. RECALL 09S09 WAS COMPLETED AND PROBLEM STAR...

ABS/BRAKE LIGHTS ARE COMING ON CONSTANTLY....LOSING POWER....FRONT/PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS WILL NOT WORK, LIGHTS GO ON AND OFF..... *TT

Mileage: 124,550

ABS/BRAKE LIGHTS ARE COMING ON CONSTANTLY....LOSING POWER....FRONT/PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS WILL NOT WORK, LIGHTS GO ON AND OFF..... *TT

Mileage: 124,550

ABS/BRAKE LIGHTS ARE COMING ON CONSTANTLY....LOSING POWER....FRONT/PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS WILL NOT WORK, LIGHTS GO ON AND OFF..... *TT

Mileage: 124,550

ABS/BRAKE LIGHTS ARE COMING ON CONSTANTLY....LOSING POWER....FRONT/PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS WILL NOT WORK, LIGHTS GO ON AND OFF..... *TT

Mileage: 124,550

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE AND THE SEAT BELTS LOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO FAULTY WIRING. ...

Mileage: 50,000

I HAVE TAKEN MY VAN INTO THE FORD DEALER MORE THAN TWICE FOR THE BRAKES MAKING REAL BAD NOISES WHEN I FIRST DRIVE IT FOR THE DAY. FORD DEALER SAYS IT IS BRAKE DUST AND IS NORMAL FOR THAT YEAR OF VAN .THE NOISE IS REAL BAD AND I'M WORRIED THAT IT MAY CAUSE A PROBLEM DOWN THE ROAD.

FORD RECALL NO. 09S09 - 49 CFR PART 573-DEFECT WE WERE NOT INFORMED OF RECALL. -- PER DOWN-LOADED PDF LETTER FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY TODAY, THIS RECALL OBLIGATION EXPIRED ON 12/8/2009. QUESTION: IS FORD OBLIGATED AND REQUIRED TO PAY FOR REPAIRS IN NEAR FUTURE (JULY 19, 2011) TO CORRECT DEFECT?

Mileage: 90,000

THE YELLOW ABS LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME AND MY SPEEDOMETER IS JUMPING AROUND ERRATICALLY. THE VEHICLE ALSO SURGES WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ON. THIS ONLY STARTED HAPPENING AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOR REPAIR OF THE REAR AXLE AND FRONT SUB-FRAME RECALLS. *TR

Mileage: 155,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE ABS WOULD ACTIVATE ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WHEN BRAKING INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE WHERE THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL ...

Mileage: 50,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND APPROACHING A TRAFFIC STOP SIGNAL WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE ENGINE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMALLY RAPID INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO RESPOND AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED T...

Mileage: 180,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS: 10V385000( SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY) AND 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS). THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE...

Mileage: 82,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS: 10V385000( SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY) AND 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS). THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE...

Mileage: 82,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE TRANSMISSION FAILED ON THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FAILURE IS CAUSED BY A FAILED TORQUE CONVERTER. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WER...

Mileage: 110,000

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN DELAWARE WITH MY FAMILY THE VAN I SUDDENLY LOSS ACCELERATION. THANK GOD I WAS ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BUT THIS HAS TO BE A SAFETY CONCERN. WITHOUT NOTICE LOSE ACCELERATION AND NOW NO GEARS WORK. 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. AFTER SEARCHING ON LINE THERE A LOT ...

Mileage: 126,000

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON AND OFF. *TR

Mileage: 120,000

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON AND OFF. *TR

Mileage: 120,000

2003 FORD WINDSTAR YELLOW ABS LIGHT AND RED BRAKE LIGHTS IN DASH STAY ON . TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD DEALERSHIP FROM WHICH I PURCHASED IT AND WAS TOLD I NEED A ABS CONTROLLER AND NO RECALL WAS EVER ISSUED RELATED TO THIS PROBLEM. *KB

Mileage: 99,890

2003 FORD WINDSTAR YELLOW ABS LIGHT AND RED BRAKE LIGHTS IN DASH STAY ON . TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD DEALERSHIP FROM WHICH I PURCHASED IT AND WAS TOLD I NEED A ABS CONTROLLER AND NO RECALL WAS EVER ISSUED RELATED TO THIS PROBLEM. *KB

Mileage: 99,890

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A SNAPPING SOUND. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE FRONT PASSENGERS SIDE SUSPENSION HAD DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANI...

Mileage: 180,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REPLACING THE EXHAUST HANGER, SHE NOTICED THE REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED IN THREE DIFFERENT PLACES DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RE...

Mileage: 122,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL, ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM AND THE SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED. THE CRUISE CONTROL COULD ONLY BE DEACTIVATED BY TAPPING THE BRAKES AND NOT BY ENGAGING THE SWITCH. IN ADDITION, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AN...

Mileage: 104,874

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. IT OCCURS 75% OF THE TIME THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE ABS, BRAKES AND TRACTION LIGHTS ILLUMINATE. ITS INTERMITTENT WHEN THIS OCCURS, BUT OCCURS OFTEN. OCCURS MORE OFTEN WHEN TEMPERATURES ARE HOT. *TR

Mileage: 105,000

VAN SHUDDERED WHILE ACCELERATING, LOUD ROAR ON DRIVER SIDE OF VAN, PROBLEM PERSISTED EVEN AFTER I TOOK IT INTO THE SHOP, THE SHOP CLAIMED THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND ANY CODES FOR THE PROBLEM. DROVE ALL DAY JUNE 15 WITH ONLY ABOVE LISTED PROBLEMS, GOT IN THE VAN THE SAME NIGHT ONLY TO FIND THE CAR WOUL...

Mileage: 84,541

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT AND ABS WARNING LIGHT BOTH COME ON AND STAY ON, BEGINNING AT VARYING TIMES AFTER BEGINNING DRIVING. AFTER TESTING AT FORD DEALERSHIP, MIKE FITZPATRICK FORD IN NEWNAN, GA, DIAGNOSIS WAS ABS CONTROLLER FAILURE. CORRECTIVE ACTION WAS TO REPLACE ABS CONTROL UNIT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT S...

Mileage: 84,500

I AM UNABLE TO GET THE RECALLS DATED FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2011 COMPLIED WITH. I KEEP GETTING THE RUN-A-ROUND. THE PARTS ARE ON ORDER AND ETC.

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON. *TR

Mileage: 160,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON. *TR

Mileage: 160,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACTS CHILD ACCIDENTALLY PUSHED THE CLOSE BUTTON FOR THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR WHILE STANDING IN BETWEEN THE DOOR. THE SLIDING DOOR DID NOT DETECT THE CHILD AND CLOSED. THE CHILD SUSTAINED BRUISES AND SC...

Mileage: 149,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OR PROCEED WHEN SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ONLINE REGARDING A TRANSMISSION FAILURE FOR HIS YEAR, MAKE AND MO...

Mileage: 140,000

NO WARNING LEADING TO FAILURE, VEHICLE JUST COMPLETELY LOST THE ABILITY TO POWER THE TIRES. TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED WITH NO WARNING, ENGINE REVS, BUT NO POWER TO THE TIRES TO MOVE THE VEHICLE. SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER ON A VERY WELL TRAVELED ROAD RT 4 IN AUBURN ME HAD TO PUSH THE VEHICLE ACROSS 3...

Mileage: 117,316

FORD WINDSTAR. DEALER STATED THE LEFT REAR AXLE CRACKED AND THE FRONT SUB FRAME BRACKETS WERE DEFECTIVE. DEALER KEPT VAN ON THEIR PREMISES. NO DATE GIVEN FOR POSSIBLE REPAIR. THE VAN HAD EXTENSIVE REPAIRS ON 12/08/10 BUT NO MENTION OF RECALL AND POSSIBLE DANGEROUS CONDITION ADVISED BY DEALER TO OWNE...

Mileage: 92,773

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT A LOUD, ABNORMAL CREAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A SECOND REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED T...

Mileage: 100,000

AS I WAS DRIVING FROM PORTSMOUTH NH TO SOMERSWORTH NH I NOTICED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING,THE ODOMETER HAD NOTHING BUT LINES, NO NUMBERS, THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED BLINKING AND THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON. I ALSO NOTED THAT SMOKE HAS BEEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHEN I STOP AT A...

Mileage: 89,000

AS I WAS DRIVING FROM PORTSMOUTH NH TO SOMERSWORTH NH I NOTICED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING,THE ODOMETER HAD NOTHING BUT LINES, NO NUMBERS, THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED BLINKING AND THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON. I ALSO NOTED THAT SMOKE HAS BEEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHEN I STOP AT A...

Mileage: 89,000

AS I WAS DRIVING FROM PORTSMOUTH NH TO SOMERSWORTH NH I NOTICED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING,THE ODOMETER HAD NOTHING BUT LINES, NO NUMBERS, THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED BLINKING AND THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON. I ALSO NOTED THAT SMOKE HAS BEEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHEN I STOP AT A...

Mileage: 89,000

NO EVENT LEADING TO FAILURE, VEHICLE JUST COMPLETELY LOST THE ABILITY TO POWER THE TIRES. TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED WITH NO WARNING, ENGINE REVS, BUT NO POWER TO THE TIRES TO MOVE THE VEHICLE. SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER ON THE HIGHWAY IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN. RESEARCH INDICATES THAT THIS IS A MA...

Mileage: 101,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN WITH THE REMOTE OR KEY, BUT THEN IT WOULD ALSO OPEN ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 104,000.

Mileage: 104,000

ABS LIGHT ON AND BRAKE LIGHT ON MY MECHANIC TELL MY NEED A ECM UNIT COST 500. *TR

Mileage: 158,629

TRANSMISSION FAILED COMPLETELY. RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING UP A HILL. LUCKILY WE WERE FAR ENOUGH UP THAT IT COASTED TO THE TOP. ALL GEARS FAILED ON THE TRANS, D/2/1/R. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, IT COULD HAVE HAPPENED WHILE CROSSING AN INTERSECTION OR WORSE.. I HAVE FOUND THAT GREAT AMOUNTS OF...

Mileage: 128,000

2003 WINDSTAR ABS MODULE HAS FAILED, CAUSING BOTH ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS TO STAY ON AFTER DRIVING ABOUT FIVE MINUTES ONCE MODULE WARMS UP. WHEN SYSTEM FAILS, THE ABS SYSTEM IS DISABLED. TURNING OFF THE ENGINE AND RE-STARTING WILL SOMETIMES CLEAR THE PROBLEM, BUT THEN IT WILL REAPPEAR IN A FEW MINUT...

Mileage: 90,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SWITCH GEARS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REBUILT THE TRANSMISSION YET TWO YEARS LATER, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN. THE MA...

Mileage: 150,000

2003 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN. CONSUMER EXPRESSES DISCONTENT IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE RECALL AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS RECALLED. IT WAS THEN DETERMINED THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED AND WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. THE CONSUMER WAS OFFERED A SETTLEMENT AMOUNT OF $6,675. H...

2003 WINDSTAR SPORT TRAVELING APPROX 80 MPH IN PASSING LANE OF I-93 EXPRESSWAY WHILE USING CRUISE CONTROL. TURNED OFF CRUISE CONTROL AND PRESSED ON GAS WITH NO RESPONSE. NO WARNING LIGHTS, SOUNDS, ETC TO INDICATE ANYTHING WAS WRONG. RPM'S INCREASED DUE TO PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL BUT NO RESPONSE ...

Mileage: 128,300

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS TURNED ON IN THE DASHBOARD, AND I NOTICED THAT THE STOPPING DISTANCE HAS INCREASED EVERY TIME THE LIGHTS COME ON (THEY TURN ON ON THE WARMER DAYS). THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE 1 YEAR AFTER I BOUGHT THE NEW VEHICLE TILL NOW. ALSO THE BRAKE SOMETIMES SLIPS. WHAT I MEAN IS TH...

Mileage: 2,000

2003 WINDSTAR TRANSMISSION LITE DASH "OVER DRIVE IS OFF". I CHECKED THE FUSES NO.14 10 AMP WAS BLOWED THIS ALSO GOES TO THE SIDE ELECTROCHROMATIC MIRRORS THAT STOPPED WORKING. PUT NEW FUSE IN. I DRIVE 14 MILES AT 45MPH FUSE BLOWS AGAIN., *TR

Mileage: 80,000

2003 WINDSTAR ELECTRONIC CONCERN -FUSE NO.3 TO POWER REAR VIEW MIRROR SHORTS OUT. CAN NOT KEEP A FUSE IN IT. THE LITE ON MIRROR IS GREAT IDEAL. BUT DOES NOT WORK. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN THEY WANT 89.00 TO 100 CHECK TO RUN A ECTRIC CHECK TO SEE WHY? I AM STILL PAYING A BANK FEE AND THIS VAN HAS RUN ME I...

Mileage: 42,000

OUR 2003 FORD WINDSTAR CONTINUES TO HAVE INTERMITTENT ABS & BRAKE LIGHTS ACTIVATED ON THE DASHBOARD. UPON AN INTERNET SEARCH, IT WAS RECOMMENDED TO FORWARD SUCH PROBLEMS TO NHTSA FOR DOCUMENTATION. THE FOLLOWING CODES WERE RETRIEVED FROM THE WINDSTAR: C1185 AND U1262. IT APPEARS THAT THE ABS CONT...

Mileage: 77,000

VEHICLE PASSENGER HEADLIGHT WOULD COME ON IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT BY ITSELF AND NOW PASSENGER HEADLIGHT WOULD NOT WORK ON DIM. THEY SAID THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE WIRING HARNESS. SO I HAD TO PAY FOR THEM TO TAKE THE SAME MATERIALS AGAIN. I'M DECIDING IF I SHOULD CUT MY LOSSES AND SELL. MY HUSB...

Mileage: 174,000

VEHICLE PASSENGER HEADLIGHT WOULD COME ON IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT BY ITSELF AND NOW PASSENGER HEADLIGHT WOULD NOT WORK ON DIM. THEY SAID THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE WIRING HARNESS. SO I HAD TO PAY FOR THEM TO TAKE THE SAME MATERIALS AGAIN. I'M DECIDING IF I SHOULD CUT MY LOSSES AND SELL. MY HUSB...

Mileage: 174,000

2003 FORD WINDSTAR VAN DASH GAUGES ALL CRAZY. WAVE RIGHT TO LEFT, SPEED GO TO 120 BUT GAS EMPTY, BELL RINGING NOISE WILL NOT SHUT OFF, HAVE TO UNHOOK BATTERY BECAUSE AFTER I TAKE THE KEY OUT STILL RINGS, ALL LITES STAY ON, FUEL COMPUTER ERROR, MILEAGE FLASHES, TRANSMISSION STOP OVER DRIVE, ABS AND...

Mileage: 120,000

POWER STEELING PUMP FLUID ALL OVER HOOD OVER ENGINE BELT. *TR

Mileage: 100,000

WINDSTAR VAN DOORS WILL LOCK AND UNLOCK WHILE DRIVING. RIGHT PASSENGER SLIDE DOOR WILL NOT LOCK/ UNLOCK HAVE TO DO IT BY HAND. LEFT REAR PASSENGERS DOOR SLIDE OPEN IT SELF AFTER I SHUT IT. WILL LOCK IT SELF. I CAN PULL THE LOCK UP AND IT WILL LOCK IT SELF AGAIN. THE DRIVERS DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK H...

Mileage: 45,000

WINDSTAR VAN DOORS WILL LOCK AND UNLOCK WHILE DRIVING. RIGHT PASSENGER SLIDE DOOR WILL NOT LOCK/ UNLOCK HAVE TO DO IT BY HAND. LEFT REAR PASSENGERS DOOR SLIDE OPEN IT SELF AFTER I SHUT IT. WILL LOCK IT SELF. I CAN PULL THE LOCK UP AND IT WILL LOCK IT SELF AGAIN. THE DRIVERS DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK H...

Mileage: 45,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND ABOVE WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE AND BATTERY WARNING LIGHTS. THE CONTACT WOULD SHIFT INTO PARK, BACK INTO DRIVE AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICL...

Mileage: 136,000

SAFETY RECALLS CONCERNS: 09V399000, 10V38500, 11V030000. RECALL ON # 10V385000 WAS REPAIRED BUT STILL HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE REPAIR HAVE TAKEN BACK THREE TIMES THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING, BUT THERE IS STILL A PROBLEM IT MAKES A POPPING NOISE WHEN VEHICLE SHIFTS. RECALL ON #11V030000 WAS NOT REPA...

Mileage: 156,753

SAFETY RECALLS CONCERNS: 09V399000, 10V38500, 11V030000. RECALL ON # 10V385000 WAS REPAIRED BUT STILL HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE REPAIR HAVE TAKEN BACK THREE TIMES THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING, BUT THERE IS STILL A PROBLEM IT MAKES A POPPING NOISE WHEN VEHICLE SHIFTS. RECALL ON #11V030000 WAS NOT REPA...

Mileage: 156,753

SAFETY RECALLS CONCERNS: 09V399000, 10V38500, 11V030000. RECALL ON # 10V385000 WAS REPAIRED BUT STILL HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE REPAIR HAVE TAKEN BACK THREE TIMES THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING, BUT THERE IS STILL A PROBLEM IT MAKES A POPPING NOISE WHEN VEHICLE SHIFTS. RECALL ON #11V030000 WAS NOT REPA...

Mileage: 156,753

THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE WE BOUGHT THE CAR, ALTHOUGH THE INCIDENT DATE I HAVE SUBMITTED IS THIS PAST WEEK. THE ABS LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY, BUT CONTINUALLY. THE BRAKES PADS HAVE NEEDED TO BE CHANGED EVERY 9-12 MONTHS. OFTEN IT ENDS UP BEING THE DISC THAT NEEDS TO BE RE...

2003 FORD WINDSTAR, LESS THAN 60000 MILES, TRANSMISSION JUST DIED, NO WARNING NO NOTHING...UNABLE TO REPAIR DUE TO THE COST OF REBUILDING, ESTIMATE IS $2300 ON A 4000 DOLLAR VAN. *TR

Mileage: 58,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND THE BRAKE LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE WHILE THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V399000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) BUT THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER THAT THE VEHICLE...

Mileage: 125,000

HAVE 2003 FORD WINDSTAR NO DEALERS ARE WILLING TO TAKE THIS VEHICLE IN TRADE BECAUSE OF FRAME RECALL,DEALERS DO NOT HAVE PARTS TO FIX FRAME YET.FORD SHOULD BUY BACK ALL FORD WINDSTAR .THESE VANS ARE NOT SAFE,TRANSMISSIONS ARE BAD,ELECTRIC WINDOWS DO NOT WORK HALF THE TIME. REAR AXLE RECALL FRONT FRA...

Mileage: 72,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS WHEN THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A HIGH WATER SPOT AND THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE SWERVED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO TH...

Mileage: 103,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS WHEN THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A HIGH WATER SPOT AND THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE SWERVED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO TH...

Mileage: 103,000

MY ABS LIGHT KEEPS ILLUMINATING. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR APPROXIMATELY A YEAR. I HAD THE FIX FOR THE RECALL OF THE SPEED CONTROL THAT FROM WHAT I AM READING COULD BE CAUSING THE ISSUE WITH THE ABS LIGHTS DUE TO FLUID LEAKING. 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. *TR

MY ABS LIGHT KEEPS ILLUMINATING. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR APPROXIMATELY A YEAR. I HAD THE FIX FOR THE RECALL OF THE SPEED CONTROL THAT FROM WHAT I AM READING COULD BE CAUSING THE ISSUE WITH THE ABS LIGHTS DUE TO FLUID LEAKING. 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND SHIFTED INTO THE DRIVE POSITION. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND IT WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL AUTO SHOP WHERE THEY DETECTED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE COIL SPRING FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONE YEAR AGO THE FR...

Mileage: 125,000

INTERIOR LIGHTS HAVE BEEN INTERMITTENT FOR SEVERAL YEARS, DRIVERS SIDE AUTO LOCK STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY, CONSTANT DRAINING OF THE BATTERY, MUST CARRY JUMPER CABLES.. THIRD BATTERY IN THREE YEARS, NOW PROBLEM IS WEEKLY. THINKING THIS ISSUE MAY HAVE TO DO WITH THE FACT THAT THE INTERIOR LIGHTS GO...

Mileage: 65

FOR THE PAST YEAR MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. I TOOK MY CAR TO A MECHANIC WHEN THIS FIRST STARTED, HE TOLD ME IT LOOKED LIKE A FUSE, WE REPLACED THE FUSE BUT WITHIN A WEEK THE LIGHT STARTED COMING ON AGAIN. I TOOK MY WINDSTAR INTO THE DEALER FOR THE RECALL ON THE SPEED CON...

Mileage: 98,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH AND PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN THE ENGINE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL INCREASE IN RPMS AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO A LOCAL M...

Mileage: 97,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC SHOP WHO RAN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT TWO OUT OF THE FOUR ABS SENSORS FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND...

Mileage: 86,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND THE ENGINE FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND RESULTED IN THE FUEL PUMP BEING REPLACED TWO ADDITIONAL TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS...

Mileage: 30,206

MY SENSOR LIGHTS ARE FLASHING, ABS LIGHT, O/D LIGHT TRAC LIGHT, CHECK TRANSMISSION LIGHT IS ON. ALSO MY SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING, AND MY BACKING WARNING SIGNAL STOPPED WORKING ALL OF A SUDDEN WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF WARNING. *TR

Mileage: 130,000

I'M THE OWNER OF A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. I HAD MY TRANSMISSION FAIL WHILE IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING.THE VAN DRIFTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD,THE STEERING WAS LOCKED,THE LIGHTS BLINKED,MY OD N BLINKER FLASHED OFF N ON.MY DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WON'T GO DOWN. ALSO MY ABS LIGHT ABSOLUTELY WON'T GO OFF!!!!.ALS...

Mileage: 150,000

2003 FORD WINDSTAR, LOW KIM, TRAVELING HWY WITHOUT ANY WARNING LOST ACCELERATION, RPM'S ALL OVER THE PLACE, ALMOST CRASHED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO COAST TO ROAD SIDE. NUMEROUS IDENTICAL REPORTS SUBMITTED FORD IGNORES, TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING. FORD MUST TAKE RESPONSIBILITY BEFORE SOMEONE...

Mileage: 113,015

THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED IN A RECALL. *TR

Mileage: 105,000

CAR QUITS RUNNING WHILE IN MOTION. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKER, THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR DIES. I HAVE REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND THEY SAY THE BATTERY IS OK, BUT IT WILL NOT RUN FOR MORE THAN A FEW MILES AT A TIME. I HAVE TO REPEATEDLY GET A JUMP START. I JUST REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION...

Mileage: 110,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE EXTENSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAILING AND WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED T...

Mileage: 120,000

DEALER PERFORMED REAR AXLE SAFETY RECALL. "VEHICLE PASSED SUB FRAME INSPECTION". THE VEHICLE'S FRONT SUB FRAME WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE CHASSIS ON THE LEFT SIDE IS RUSTED THROUGH. I HAVE PICTURES.

TRANSMISSION REVERSE FAILURE. I NOW HAVE NO REVERSE. COST TO REBUILD IS $2,200.00 FROM DURABILD TRANSMISSION. I HAVE NOT REPAIRED THE TRANSMISSION FOR I DO NOT HAVE THE CASH TO REPAIR IT AND HOPING THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS PART ALSO, SINCE THERE IS 5 OTHER RECALLS ON THE 2003 FORD WINDSTAR MIN...

Mileage: 82,300

2003 FORD WINDSTAR WITH INTERMITTENT (BUT VERY OFTEN) ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THEY WILL STAY ON FOR SEVERAL MINUTES TO SEVERAL HOURS ON A LONGER TRIP. NO KNOWN LEAKAGE PROBLEMS, JUST WARNING LIGHTS WHICH INDICATE NO ABS SYSTEM ACTIVE (DANGEROUS IN WINTER DRIVING WHEN ABS MA...

Mileage: 90,000

2003 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND TWO SAFETY RECALLS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS WERE NOT CONDUCTED IN A TIMELY, EFFICIENT, AND RESPONSIBLE MANNER. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE FINALLY RECEIVED AN APPOINTMENT FOR...

2003 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND TWO SAFETY RECALLS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS WERE NOT CONDUCTED IN A TIMELY, EFFICIENT, AND RESPONSIBLE MANNER. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE FINALLY RECEIVED AN APPOINTMENT FOR...

2003 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND TWO SAFETY RECALLS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS WERE NOT CONDUCTED IN A TIMELY, EFFICIENT, AND RESPONSIBLE MANNER. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE FINALLY RECEIVED AN APPOINTMENT FOR...

2003 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND TWO SAFETY RECALLS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS WERE NOT CONDUCTED IN A TIMELY, EFFICIENT, AND RESPONSIBLE MANNER. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE FINALLY RECEIVED AN APPOINTMENT FOR...

2003 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND TWO SAFETY RECALLS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS WERE NOT CONDUCTED IN A TIMELY, EFFICIENT, AND RESPONSIBLE MANNER. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE FINALLY RECEIVED AN APPOINTMENT FOR...

MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR LIMITED EDITION HAS MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THE HAZZARD LIGHTS WILL NOT GO OFF THEREFORE DRAINING MY BATTERY. I HAVE TO DISCONNECT IT WHENEVER I SHUT IT OFF. IT IS CURRENTLY AT BAY RIDGE FORD FOR THE RECALL INVOLVING THE REAR AXLE. HOWEVER IT HAS FAILED EMISSIONS FOR CODE 17...

Mileage: 149,000

MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR LIMITED EDITION HAS MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THE HAZZARD LIGHTS WILL NOT GO OFF THEREFORE DRAINING MY BATTERY. I HAVE TO DISCONNECT IT WHENEVER I SHUT IT OFF. IT IS CURRENTLY AT BAY RIDGE FORD FOR THE RECALL INVOLVING THE REAR AXLE. HOWEVER IT HAS FAILED EMISSIONS FOR CODE 17...

Mileage: 149,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A LOUD POP FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SPRING HAD FRACTURED YET THE PLATE IN WHICH THE SPRING WAS ATTACHED WAS STILL IN PLACE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED T...

Mileage: 110,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS COVERED WITH RUST AND SHAKING VIOLENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THE BRAKE PEDAL ALSO EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS ENGAGED. ALL OF THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FELL BELOW ZERO, THE BRAKE LIGHT IL...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS COVERED WITH RUST AND SHAKING VIOLENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THE BRAKE PEDAL ALSO EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS ENGAGED. ALL OF THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FELL BELOW ZERO, THE BRAKE LIGHT IL...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS COVERED WITH RUST AND SHAKING VIOLENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THE BRAKE PEDAL ALSO EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS ENGAGED. ALL OF THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FELL BELOW ZERO, THE BRAKE LIGHT IL...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS COVERED WITH RUST AND SHAKING VIOLENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THE BRAKE PEDAL ALSO EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS ENGAGED. ALL OF THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FELL BELOW ZERO, THE BRAKE LIGHT IL...

STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT. WHEN LIGHT TURNED GREEN VAN WOULD NOT MOVE. THERE WERE NOT ANY NOISES, WARNING LIGHTS OR ISSUES TO INDICATE A PROBLEM. VAN REQUIRED A TOW TRUCK. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS FAILURE OF TORQUE CONVERTER. *TR

Mileage: 80,728

RECEIVED MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR WITH 70,000 MILES BACK FROM REAR AXLE RECALL. THE FRONT END SHAKES REALLY BAD AND THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE IN THE FRONT. CALLED DEALERSHIP AND THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE CHECKED THE FRONT END ON THE NEW RECALL. THEY ALSO CLAIM THAT FORD TOLD THEM TO TAKE MY NEW 1000 CRANKI...

I HAVE A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR SE MODEL THAT HAS COST WELL OVER A THOUSAND DOLLARS IN REPAIR. I HAVE REPLACED 2 BATTERIES AND TWO ALTERNATORS, AND THE PROBLEMS STILL HAVE NOT BEEN FIXED. I NOW HAVE NO WAY OF KNOWING HOW FAST I AM GOING OR HOW MUCH GAS IS IN MY TANK. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS NEED TO B...

Mileage: 156,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE LANES. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED THERE WAS NO POWER RESPONSE. ALSO, A RAPID INCREASE IN THE RPMS OCCURRED. THE GEAR WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Mileage: 130,000

FORD WINDSTAR WAS RECALLED FOR REAR AXLES. I HAD THAT REPAIRED. I GOT ANOTHER RECALL FOR THE FRONT AXLES. DEALER SAYS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE AND VAN "SHOULD BE OKAY" UNTIL PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. "SHOULD BE OKAY" IS NOT ACCEPTABLE!! IF THERE IS A RECALL, THE PART SHOULD BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF TH...

Mileage: 92,000

FORD WINDSTAR THAT HAS HAD 2 RECALLS FOR FRONT AND REAR AXLES. INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING. DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING. VERY DISTRACTING AND DANGEROUS! *TR

Mileage: 92,000

FORD WINDSTAR THAT HAS HAD 2 RECALLS FOR FRONT AND REAR AXLES. INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING. DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING. VERY DISTRACTING AND DANGEROUS! *TR

Mileage: 92,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INNER CONTROL ARM ON THE STEERING WHEEL FELL APART. THE VEHICLE WAS UNCONTROLLABLE AND THE LEFT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE TURNED OUTWARD BUT THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO WILL INSPEC...

Mileage: 105,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE IN REGARDS TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V030000(STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS) AND 10V385000(SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY). SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER NOVE...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE IN REGARDS TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V030000(STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS) AND 10V385000(SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY). SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER NOVE...

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED, A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD AND ALL STEERING CONTROL WAS LOST. *TR

Mileage: 93,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS: 10V385000 (SUSPENSION: REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY) AND 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS: UNDERBODY SHIELDS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT PROPERL...

Mileage: 200,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS: 10V385000 (SUSPENSION: REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY) AND 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS: UNDERBODY SHIELDS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT PROPERL...

Mileage: 200,000

BROUGHT MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR SEL (WITH 78,397 MILES ON IT) IN TO DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED FOR SUBFRAME RECALL, THE ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING, AND THE ABS, BRAKE LIGHT, AND TRAC OFF LIGHTS HAD ALL GONE ON. DURING THE DIAGNOSIS, THEY FOUND THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS FINE, THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO BE ...

Mileage: 78,397

BROUGHT MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR SEL (WITH 78,397 MILES ON IT) IN TO DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED FOR SUBFRAME RECALL, THE ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING, AND THE ABS, BRAKE LIGHT, AND TRAC OFF LIGHTS HAD ALL GONE ON. DURING THE DIAGNOSIS, THEY FOUND THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS FINE, THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO BE ...

Mileage: 78,397

WHILE DRIVING MY 2003 WINDSTAR AT 40 MPH ON A BUSY HIGHWAY DURING THE MORNING RUSH HOUR IT LOST POWER. THE VAN HAD TO BE PUSHED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VAN WOULD START BUT IT WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN EITHER DRIVE OR REVERSE. THERE WAS NO WARNING TO THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. AAA TOWED THE VEHICLE. T...

Mileage: 116,000

THE VEHICLES ELECTRONIC ANTILOCK BRAKE MODULE HAS FAILED. THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS WARNINGS AND NOTICES THAT BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE ONTO THE MODULE , IS A KNOWN CAUSE FOR EARLY FAILURE. ALL MY DASHBOARD LIGHTS TURN ON WITHIN A FEW MINUTES OF OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER DID CONFIRM THIS FAILURE AN...

Mileage: 79,900

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED IN REGARDS TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 157,000.

Mileage: 157,000

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT THEN PUSHED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HAD IT TOWED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE TRANSMISSION AND THE M...

Mileage: 85,000

BROUGHT MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR IN TO MY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP BECAUSE IT FAILED STATE SAFETY INSPECTION AS THE ABS LIGHT WAS ON. FORD TOOK THE VEHICLE AND INSPECTED IT BASED UPON A RECALL ON THE REAR AXLE AND SAID THAT IT FAILED. THEY PROVIDED ME WITH A RENTAL. THE NEXT DAY, I CALLED THE DEALERSHI...

Mileage: 71,000

I WENT TO THE SERVICE STATION FOR RECALL THEY FIRST TOLD ME MY CAR WASN'T ABLE TO BE FIXED THEN THEY TELL ME IT IS ABLE TO BE FIX I HAVE TO BE I LITTLE SKEPTICAL WHEN THERE FLIP FLOP LIKE ESPECIALLY WHEN MY FAMILY LIFE AT STAKE. *TR

Mileage: 97,000

2003 FORD WINDSTAR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS , THE TORQUE CONVERTER BROKE ON MY VAN . THE VAN CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP , THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS ,THERE SHOULD BE E RECALL ,THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ALMOST EVERYBODY THAT OWNS THIS FORD MODEL. ALSO THERE IS A RECALL FOR REAR AXEL .NOW FRONT AND REAR FRAME MOUN...

Mileage: 70,100

COMPLETE FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION WITH NO VISIBLE OR AUDIBLE WARNING. TRANSMISSION CHANGED PER FORD SPEC AS WELL AS THE REST OF THE FLUIDS. THERE IS A HIGH RATE OF FAILURE OF THIS COMPONENT ACCORDING TO A NUMBER OF INDEPENDENT REPORTING AGENCIES VIA THE WEB. THE TRANSMISSION IN A 2003 WINDSTAR SEE...

Mileage: 63,028

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 50-55 MPH, THE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL OFF AND BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT THEY DID NOT RESPOND AS QUICKLY AS NORMAL. THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED ONCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE...

Mileage: 136,426

BLEND DOOR BROKEN AND MOTOR CLICKING ON HEATER. WON'T DEFROST AND NO HEAT. *TR

Mileage: 135,000

ABS LIGHT ON 2003 FORD WINDSTAR COMES ON IN WARM & HOT WEATHER.*TR

ABS LIGHT ON 2003 FORD WINDSTAR COMES ON IN WARM & HOT WEATHER.*TR

I JUST BROUGHT A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR AN THE SAME DAY I GOT IT THE WINDOW ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOES NOT WORK.. SO I STARTED LOOKING ONLINE TO SEE IF ANYONE ELSE HAD THIS PROBLEM. AN SURE ENOUGH 1000S OF PEOPLE HAVE WITH THE FORD WINDSTAR. I HEARD LOTS OF BAD THINGS ABOUT THIS VAN AN NOW I SCARED TO EVEN...

Mileage: 76,000

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL OF SUDDEN DOME LIGHTS START FLASHING ON AND OFF. TRY TO TURN THEM OFF WITH THE SWITCH AND THEY STILL KEEP COMING ON. SOMETIMES MY AUTOMATIC WINDOWS WON'T WORK. FIRST IT'S ONE SIDE AND THE NEXT TIME IT COULD BE THE OTHER SIDE. *TR

ON HIGHWAY (MD ROUTE 4) OFF RAMP, VAN SUDDENLY SHIFTED ITSELF INTO NEUTRAL AND WOULDN'T MOVE. COASTED ONTO VERY NARROW SHOULDER ON BLIND UPHILL CURVE TO BARELY ALLOW OTHER CARS TO GET BY. TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP. HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION WITH A REMANUFACTURED ONE FOR $3,300.

Mileage: 107,000

SCDS SENSOR LEAKS OVER TRANSMISSION CONNECTOR. *TR

Mileage: 92,768

ABS LIGHT STAYS ON REPLACED SENSORS AT MY COST STILL STAYS ON AUTO DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYS ON HEATER DOOR HAD TO BE REPLACED CRUISE CONTROL WORKS THEN STOPS WORKING AT DEALER SHIP NOW FOR REAR AXLE TO BE REPLACED ALSO FOR ANOTHER RECALL FOR FUEL BYPASS HEARD OF NEW RECALL ...

Mileage: 40,000

2003 FORD WINDSTAR MINI VAN, THE ABS BRAKE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS IN MY MINIVAN. HEADLIGHTS. WHEN IS GOING TO RECALL AND FIX THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT SYSTEM. THE YELLOW ABS BRAKE LIGHT IS ON AND WILL NOT TURN OFF . *TR WHEN WILL FORD CALL RE CALL ON TO FIX ABS LIGHTING SYSTEM IN T...

Mileage: 180,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS TO MAKE A TURN AND AFTER BRAKING, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FORWARD. NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN SO IT WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. THEY INF...

Mileage: 77,000

2003 FORD WINDSTAR REAR CONTROL ARM RUSTED. DURING THE WEEK OF 01/24/11, OUR WINDSTAR WAS TAKEN IN FOR A REAR CONTROL ARM FAILURE. THE UNIT WAS RUSTED AND BASED ON THE RECALLS OF THE REAR AXEL AND NOW THE FRONT CONTROL ARMS, I AM CONCERNED THIS SHOULD BE REVIEWED AS WELL. THE TOTAL FAILURE OF THI...

Mileage: 79,000

DURING OIL CHANGE A VISUAL INSPECTION OF SURROUNDING AREAS REVEALED A FRACTURE OF RIGHT REAR SUBFRAME MOUNT. #1 LONG TERM A/C USE, #2 RUSTING OF RIGHT SUBFRAME AT REAR MOUNT CAUSING FRACTURE OF SUBFRAME,#3 SUBFRAME ON ORDER. VAN HAS BEEN IN FLORIDA SINCE SOLD NEW IN 2003. *TR

Mileage: 170,239

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V385000 (SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY) AND STATED THAT HE WAS NOT COMFORTABLE WITH THE RECALL REMEDY OFFERED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER AND THE ...

Mileage: 95,000

OUR 2003 FORD WINDSTAR HAS BEEN HAVING MECHANICAL FAILURES FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS. WE HAVE HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE FROM THE REAR PASSENERS SIDE OF THE CAR THAT NEITHER OUR LOCAL MECHANIC NOR FORD COULD FIX. WE REPLACED SHOCKS AND MOST RECENTLY THE TIRE RODS ON 9/24/10. WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ELECTRO...

Mileage: 81,535

OUR 2003 FORD WINDSTAR HAS BEEN HAVING MECHANICAL FAILURES FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS. WE HAVE HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE FROM THE REAR PASSENERS SIDE OF THE CAR THAT NEITHER OUR LOCAL MECHANIC NOR FORD COULD FIX. WE REPLACED SHOCKS AND MOST RECENTLY THE TIRE RODS ON 9/24/10. WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ELECTRO...

Mileage: 81,535

OUR 2003 FORD WINDSTAR HAS BEEN HAVING MECHANICAL FAILURES FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS. WE HAVE HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE FROM THE REAR PASSENERS SIDE OF THE CAR THAT NEITHER OUR LOCAL MECHANIC NOR FORD COULD FIX. WE REPLACED SHOCKS AND MOST RECENTLY THE TIRE RODS ON 9/24/10. WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ELECTRO...

Mileage: 81,535

2003 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT. HE STATES THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED FOR THE PAST 2 MONTHS THE WARNING LIGHTS WOULD COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. PRIMARILY WHEN THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERA...

2003 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT. HE STATES THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED FOR THE PAST 2 MONTHS THE WARNING LIGHTS WOULD COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. PRIMARILY WHEN THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERA...

THE FRONT SUSPENSION ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE COLLAPSED WHILE WE WERE DRIVING. THE WHEEL WELL ENDED UP RIGHT ON TOP OF THE TIRE AND WE GROUND TO A HALT.

Mileage: 98,000

I HAVE ROUGHLY A 40 MINUTE DRIVE TO WORK. IT WAS A COLD DAY AND DROVE WITH THE HEAT ON AND THE ROADS WERE FINE AFTER A SNOW THE NIGHT BEFORE, BUT THERE WAS NO SNOW LEFT ON THE VEHICLE. I CAME OUT AT THE END OF THE DAY TO FIND THE REAR WINDOW MISSING ABOUT SIX-EIGHT SQUARE INCHES AND SHARDS OF GLAS...

Mileage: 118,328

2003 FORD WINDSTAR 3.8L THAT HAS AN ABS/BRAKE LIGHT ISSUE. THE LIGHTS COME ON AT WHAT APPEARS TO BE RANDOM AND STAY ON UNTIL YOU TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTART. MAY GO DAYS OR A FEW WEEKS WITHOUT THIS ISSUE, THEN IT MIGHT POP UP 2-3 TIMES IN ONE DAY. WAS TOLD NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT. *TR

ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON EVERY FEW WEEKS AFTER BEING RESET. CODES ARE FOR LEAN BANK 1, 2. VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN INTAKE LEAK. MECHANICS HAVE SAID THAT THIS IS A LONG STANDING ISSUE WITH THE 3.8L ENGINE IN THE WINDSTAR. COST OF REPAIR IS $600+. VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS EMISSIONS WITHOUT BEING REPAIR...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE LIGHT AND THE ABS LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIANS STATED THEY COULD DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE FOR A FEE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRE...

Mileage: 2,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE ABS LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY AND TURN OFF WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIANS STATED THAT THE BRAKE MODULE NEEDE...

Mileage: 88,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE TIRE PRESSURE ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE AND NOTICED THAT THE PRESSURE WAS LOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIANS STATED THAT THE RIM WAS CRA...

Mileage: 90,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE TIRE PRESSURE ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE AND NOTICED THAT THE PRESSURE WAS LOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIANS STATED THAT THE RIM WAS CRA...

Mileage: 90,000

INTERMITTENT ABS & BRAKE LIGHT HAVE APPEARED A FEW MONTHS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE VAN BUT FAR ENOUGH AFTER OUR "USED CAR WARRANTY PERIOD". I JUST FOUND OUT TODAY 1/10/11 THAT IT NEEDS THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT REPLACED WHICH EFFECTS THE ABS SYSTEM. ESTIMATED REPAIR/REPLACEMENT COST IS ABOUT $850 DU...

Mileage: 95,000

2003 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER STATES DISCONTENT WITH THE WAY RECALL FOR THE CRACKED REAR AXLE WAS HANDLED. *KB THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS DETERMINED THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE REAR AXLE. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE REPAIRED FOR 120 DAYS DUE TO THE PART ...

2003 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER STATES DISCONTENT WITH THE WAY RECALL FOR THE CRACKED REAR AXLE WAS HANDLED. *KB THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS DETERMINED THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE REAR AXLE. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE REPAIRED FOR 120 DAYS DUE TO THE PART ...

I WAS JUST DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY TRANSMISSION ON MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR COMPLETELY WENT OUT WITH NO WARNING! NO DRIVE OR REVERSE! THANKFULLY I WAS ON A BACK ROAD AND NOT THE HWY. THE TRANSMISSION WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED BUT I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO DO SO RIGHT NOW. IN THE MANNER THAT THE TRA...

Mileage: 80,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SWERVED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO DITCH. THE CONTACT WAS REPORTED INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE ...

Mileage: 106,000

I UNDERSTAND THERE IS A RECALL ON CERTAIN FORD WINDSTAR MODELS IN THE NORTHERN STATES DUE TO A DEFECTIVE REAR AXLE. I HAVE A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR VAN VIN: [XXX] WHICH WE PURCHASED USED IN JULY 2004. FROM WHAT WE WERE TOLD WHEN WE BOUGHT IT, THE VEHICLE CAME FROM OHIO. ON 12/28/10, I CALLED A LOCAL FOR...

Mileage: 93,000

I UNDERSTAND THERE IS A RECALL ON CERTAIN FORD WINDSTAR MODELS IN THE NORTHERN STATES DUE TO A DEFECTIVE REAR AXLE. I HAVE A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR VAN VIN: [XXX] WHICH WE PURCHASED USED IN JULY 2004. FROM WHAT WE WERE TOLD WHEN WE BOUGHT IT, THE VEHICLE CAME FROM OHIO. ON 12/28/10, I CALLED A LOCAL FOR...

Mileage: 93,000

2003 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE COMPLAINT AND TRANSMISSION. FIRST OF ALL, I WAS LEFT STRANDED WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON CHRISTMAS EVE. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ME FROM FORD. FORD WANTS $3800 TO REPLACE IT. THE VAN IS ONLY WORTH THAT. THEN I FIND OUT THAT FORD HAS HAD MANY COMPLAINTS AND FAILURES WI...

Mileage: 174,000

2003 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE COMPLAINT AND TRANSMISSION. FIRST OF ALL, I WAS LEFT STRANDED WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON CHRISTMAS EVE. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ME FROM FORD. FORD WANTS $3800 TO REPLACE IT. THE VAN IS ONLY WORTH THAT. THEN I FIND OUT THAT FORD HAS HAD MANY COMPLAINTS AND FAILURES WI...

Mileage: 174,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS FOR RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V385000 COMPONENT: SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY) WHEN THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE FRONT SUBFRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND THERE WAS A HOLE IN FRONT O...

Mileage: 105,100

I TOOK MY CAR IN TO FORD DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. MY SPEEDOMETER WAS SPINNING AND "STUCK" IN AN APPROXIMATE 5:00 O'CLOCK POSITION...IN ADDITION, MY PRNDL NEEDLE "STUCK" IN THE PARK POSITION AND WOULD NOT MOVE. ON TOP OF THIS, MY ABS/BRAKE LIGHTS WERE COMING ON AND OFF SPORADICALLY...

Mileage: 149,990

I TOOK MY CAR IN TO FORD DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. MY SPEEDOMETER WAS SPINNING AND "STUCK" IN AN APPROXIMATE 5:00 O'CLOCK POSITION...IN ADDITION, MY PRNDL NEEDLE "STUCK" IN THE PARK POSITION AND WOULD NOT MOVE. ON TOP OF THIS, MY ABS/BRAKE LIGHTS WERE COMING ON AND OFF SPORADICALLY...

Mileage: 149,990

GAS GAUGE DOESN'T READ CORRECTLY. ALL GAUGES STOPS WORKING WHILE DRIVING. ABS AND TCS STOPPED WORKING CORRECTLY IN 2008. LIGHTS HAVE BEEN ON WARNING OF THEM NOT WORKING. DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT WORK CORRECTLY. CHECK ADVANCE TRACK WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON. THIS HAS BEEN CHECKED, BUT LIGHT...

Mileage: 100,000

GAS GAUGE DOESN'T READ CORRECTLY. ALL GAUGES STOPS WORKING WHILE DRIVING. ABS AND TCS STOPPED WORKING CORRECTLY IN 2008. LIGHTS HAVE BEEN ON WARNING OF THEM NOT WORKING. DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT WORK CORRECTLY. CHECK ADVANCE TRACK WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON. THIS HAS BEEN CHECKED, BUT LIGHT...

Mileage: 100,000

NOTIFIED BY FORD MOTOR CO. ABOUT A VOLUNTEER RECALL FOR THE INSPECTION AND REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR AXLE FOR MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. DEALER FOUND NO CRACKS AND APPLIED ANTICORROSIVE MATERIAL AND REINFORCMENT BRACKETS. I BELIEVE THAT IT'S POOR DESIGN IS THE SOLE REASON FOR IT'S FAILURE AND TH...

Mileage: 76,765

2003 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING RECALL NOTICE *TGW THE REAR AXLE FAILED, PRIOR TO THE RECALL NOTIFICATION. *JB

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THAT REQUIRED THE REPLACEMENT OF THE MAIN ELECTRICAL HARNESS 3 TIMES, WHICH WERE UNDER WARRANTY. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS CONTINUE TO FLASH AND FLICKER TO THIS DAY, BOTH DAY AND NIGHT, CREATING A HAZARD TO SAFE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. THERE ARE ALSO FALSE ALEERTS OF THE TIRE WARNI...

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THAT REQUIRED THE REPLACEMENT OF THE MAIN ELECTRICAL HARNESS 3 TIMES, WHICH WERE UNDER WARRANTY. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS CONTINUE TO FLASH AND FLICKER TO THIS DAY, BOTH DAY AND NIGHT, CREATING A HAZARD TO SAFE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. THERE ARE ALSO FALSE ALEERTS OF THE TIRE WARNI...

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THAT REQUIRED THE REPLACEMENT OF THE MAIN ELECTRICAL HARNESS 3 TIMES, WHICH WERE UNDER WARRANTY. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS CONTINUE TO FLASH AND FLICKER TO THIS DAY, BOTH DAY AND NIGHT, CREATING A HAZARD TO SAFE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. THERE ARE ALSO FALSE ALEERTS OF THE TIRE WARNI...

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT USUALLY STAY ON ALTHOUGH THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THE SYSTEM. BOUGHT USED AS FORD CERTIFIED PREOWNED AND CANNOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. AT TIMES THE LIGHT WILL GO OUT FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME BUT NO NOTICEABLE PATTERN HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED. THE LIGHT PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING FO...

Mileage: 20,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WAS DRIVING 5 PH WHEN THE ABS AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL HAD FAILED AND HAD BECOME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INS...

Mileage: 100,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WAS DRIVING 5 PH WHEN THE ABS AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL HAD FAILED AND HAD BECOME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INS...

Mileage: 100,000

SUB FRAME RUSTED. *TR

Mileage: 100,000

WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME .TURNING ON OUR STREET,15 TO 20 MPH.HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND COULDNT STEER THE VAN.TOW TRUCK DRIVER TOLD US THE BRACKETS RUSTED OFF THE SUBFRAME.WENT TO FORD GARAGE THEY SAID THEY HAD ONE IN 2WEEKS PRIOR AND IT WAS MY PROLBEM.THE VAN ONLY HAS 42,000 ON IT.WOW..TO THINK I HAVE 3 ...

Mileage: 42,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION THE BRAKE AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE WARNING INDICATORS REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHO...

Mileage: 58,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHEN HE TURNED OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL; SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE POWER, BUT THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART THE...

Mileage: 97,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED SUDDENLY. THE CONTACT INJURED HER NECK AS A RESULT. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THE PROBLEM HAD ...

Mileage: 107,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V385000 (SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY). THE CONTACT NOTIFIED FOUR DIFFERENT DEALERS REGARDING THE RECALL AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO INSPECT OR REPAIR ...

DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM LOOSENS ABOUT ONCE A MONTH IN WINTER LESS IN SPRING CAN DO IT WHILE DRIVING NEED 15MM WRENCH TO TIGHTEN WILL NOT STAY TIGHT HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE NEW. *TR

Mileage: 1,000

WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LIGHT, STEERING CONTROL WAS COMPLETELY LOST AT APPROXIMATELY 35MPH. THE VEHICLE TURNED TO THE LEFT, THEN RIGHT, AND RAN OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT WOULD NOT MOVE IN EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE. FRONT WHEELS WERE POINTED IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS. THE RIGHT FRONT LO...

Mileage: 34,600

WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LIGHT, STEERING CONTROL WAS COMPLETELY LOST AT APPROXIMATELY 35MPH. THE VEHICLE TURNED TO THE LEFT, THEN RIGHT, AND RAN OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT WOULD NOT MOVE IN EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE. FRONT WHEELS WERE POINTED IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS. THE RIGHT FRONT LO...

Mileage: 34,600

CONSTANT ILLUMINATION OF ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH, EVEN AFTER SEVERAL TRIPS TO LOCAL MECHANIC FOR REPAIR. *TR

INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY AS DRIVING. THE LIGHTS INCLUDE THOSE ON THE DASH, WHICH MAKES IT DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. PLEASE DO A SEARCH FOR THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET AND NOTE THE EXCEPTIONAL NUMBER OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS POSTED BY OTHER OWNERS. *TR

TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITHOUT ANY WARNING SIGN. LEFT ON IN THE ROAD WITH ENGINE RUNNING, BUT WOULD NOT MOVE IN ANY DIRECTION. *TR

Mileage: 112,110

MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR'S ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO THE DOME LIGHT NEEDS TO BE OFF OTHERWISE IT FLICKERS ON AND OFF. *TR

Mileage: 138,000

MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR'S ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO THE DOME LIGHT NEEDS TO BE OFF OTHERWISE IT FLICKERS ON AND OFF. *TR

Mileage: 138,000

MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR WAS RECALLED FOR REAR AXLE THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE BECAUSE CRACK WAS FOUND, I SPOKE TO THIRD PARTY MECHANIC WHO SPOKE ABOUT FRONT SUB FRAME AS WELL THE THIRD PARTY MECHANIC THEN SHOWED ME THE CRACK IN MY WINDSTAR FRONT SUB FRAME AND INFORMED ME THAT IT COULD BREAK OFF AT A...

Mileage: 190,000

I OWN A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR SE THAT HAS SERIOUS CORROSION WHERE THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT CONTROL ARM BOLTS INTO THE FRAME. IT HAS NOT FAILED COMPLETELY, BUT I FEEL I SHOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF THIS REPAIR. *TR

Mileage: 165,000

I OWN A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR SE THAT HAS SERIOUS CORROSION WHERE THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT CONTROL ARM BOLTS INTO THE FRAME. IT HAS NOT FAILED COMPLETELY, BUT I FEEL I SHOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF THIS REPAIR. *TR

Mileage: 165,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE FRONT END DROPPED THE RIGHT CONTROL ARM WHICH SEPARATED FROM THE FRONT SUBFRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SUBFRAME CORROS...

Mileage: 55,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH SHE HEARD A RUBBING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF. SHE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL HAD FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHOR...

Mileage: 170,000

THE BRAKE LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON FOR ABS AND EMERGENCY BRAKE. THEY ARE OFTEN SPONGY AND DON'T OPERATE WELL. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN ONGOING. THE CAR HAS BEEN LOOKED AT DOZENS OF TIMES BUT NO ISSUE CAN BE IDENTIFIED.

Mileage: 5,000

THE BRAKE LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON FOR ABS AND EMERGENCY BRAKE. THEY ARE OFTEN SPONGY AND DON'T OPERATE WELL. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN ONGOING. THE CAR HAS BEEN LOOKED AT DOZENS OF TIMES BUT NO ISSUE CAN BE IDENTIFIED.

Mileage: 5,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE HAS SINCE RECURRED 5 TIMES. AFTER EACH FAILURE, THE ...

Mileage: 75,000

WHILE I WAS DRIVING I HEARD A WEIRD SOUND AND AFTER I CROSSED TRAIN RAILS THE REAR AXEL GOT FRACTURE. *TR

Mileage: 140,000

2003 FORD WINDSTAR SUBFRAME DEFECT. *TR

Mileage: 53,000

2003 FORD WINDSTAR SUBFRAME DEFECT. *TR

Mileage: 53,000

WE BOUGHT OUR 2003 WINDSTAR IN AUGUST OF 2006 USED FROM A CAR LOT. IN THE SPRING OF 2008 THE LOCKS ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR WILL LOCK AND UNLOCK ON THEIR OWN. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF WE ARE PARKED OR DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL OF A SUDDEN YOU HEAR THIS AWFUL SOUND. SHORTLY AFTER THAT I NOTICED L...

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON. *TR

Mileage: 125,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON. *TR

Mileage: 125,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY, MORE OFTEN IN HOT WEATHER. THIS TELLS ME THE ABS WOULD NOT WORK IN EMERGENCY SITUATION. *TR

Mileage: 48,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON IN MY FORD WINDSTAR. I WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT WHEN THIS HAPPENS I HAVE NO ABS BRAKES AND MY BRAKING DISTANCE WOULD BE SUDDENLY INCREASED WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ON. THEY COME ON INTERMITTENTLY DURING THE COURSE OF DRIVING THE VAN. *TR

Mileage: 83,000

THERE IS A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND THE VAN RUNS ROUGH AND ALMOST STOPS RUNNING. THERE IS AN ERROR CODE P0171 AND P0174. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP FOR THE AXEL RECALL, IT WAS NOTED THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION, TOO. IT SEEMS LIKE THESE ARE ALL DEFECTS THAT FORD ...

Mileage: 83,000

JUST ANOTHER DAY OF DRIVING DOWN THE STREET ON THE BUMPY ROAD. WHEN I FINALLY PASS THE CONSTRUCTION AREA TO THE NEWLY PAVED ROAD TO COME TO A STOP AT THE LIGHT, CAR STARTED TO SKID LOCKED UP THE FRONT WHEEL. WHOLE VAN SHACK. THEN THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. IT WAS A LIFE OR DEATH EXPERIENCE FO...

Mileage: 175,000

JUST ANOTHER DAY OF DRIVING DOWN THE STREET ON THE BUMPY ROAD. WHEN I FINALLY PASS THE CONSTRUCTION AREA TO THE NEWLY PAVED ROAD TO COME TO A STOP AT THE LIGHT, CAR STARTED TO SKID LOCKED UP THE FRONT WHEEL. WHOLE VAN SHACK. THEN THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. IT WAS A LIFE OR DEATH EXPERIENCE FO...

Mileage: 175,000

JUST ANOTHER DAY OF DRIVING DOWN THE STREET ON THE BUMPY ROAD. WHEN I FINALLY PASS THE CONSTRUCTION AREA TO THE NEWLY PAVED ROAD TO COME TO A STOP AT THE LIGHT, CAR STARTED TO SKID LOCKED UP THE FRONT WHEEL. WHOLE VAN SHACK. THEN THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. IT WAS A LIFE OR DEATH EXPERIENCE FO...

Mileage: 175,000

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED. THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND STAY ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE UNIT WAS REPLACED AND THE REPLACED UNIT FAILED AT APPROXIMATELY 88,000 MILES. THERE APPEARS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE ABS C...

Mileage: 85,000

2003 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE READY TO BREAK. FORD SAYS IT IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL EVEN TOUGH OUR DEALER DOCUMENTED THE PROBLEM. *TR

Mileage: 88,757

MOUNTING BRACKET FOR THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ON THE SUBFRAME RUSTED AND BROKE, MAKING TIRE CHANGE DIRECTION WHILE MY WIFE WAS PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY. THE AXLE SLID OUT. SUBFRAME HAS TO BE REPLACED. DEALERSHIP QUOTED ABOUT $1500 TO REPAIR. REAR AXLE IS INVOLVE IN RECALL. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD A...

Mileage: 88,144

ABS BRAKE LIGHT IS ON DUE TO FAULTY ABS ECM. REPLACED THE ABS ECM. *TR

Mileage: 122,043

ABS BRAKE LIGHT IS ON DUE TO FAULTY ABS ECM. REPLACED THE ABS ECM. *TR

Mileage: 122,043

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 55-60 MPH, THE FRONT AIR BAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED DAMAGING THE DRIVER SEAT. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A MINOR INJURY IN MARCH 2009, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPL...

Mileage: 90,000

PREMATURE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. 105000 MILES. FLUID REPLACED AT RECOMMENDED 60K INTERVAL. NO INDICATION OF TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. VAN WAS PARKED, STARTED AND WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. *TR

Mileage: 105,000

SYSTEM FAILURE, SPEED CONTROL, SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, HEATER/AIRCONDITIONER AFTER LOOKING UP ONLINE WHAT CAUSED MY SYSTEMS TO FAIL, I WENT TO SINCLAIR TO PURCHASE THE PART. I WAS TOLD BY PARTS MNGR THAT IT WAS ON RE-CALL FOR THAT AND I WOULD HAVE TO HAVE IT FIXED BY THEIR SERVICE DEPT. THEY CONFIRM...

SYSTEM FAILURE, SPEED CONTROL, SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, HEATER/AIRCONDITIONER AFTER LOOKING UP ONLINE WHAT CAUSED MY SYSTEMS TO FAIL, I WENT TO SINCLAIR TO PURCHASE THE PART. I WAS TOLD BY PARTS MNGR THAT IT WAS ON RE-CALL FOR THAT AND I WOULD HAVE TO HAVE IT FIXED BY THEIR SERVICE DEPT. THEY CONFIRM...

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD OF MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR HAVE BEEN ILLUMINATING INTERMITTENTLY (ALWAYS TOGETHER) FOR THE LAST WEEK. THE LATEST EVENT OCCURRED AFTER TURNING THE VAN OFF FOR A MINUTE OR SO AND RESTARTING. THE LIGHTS WERE OFF (NORMAL) PRIOR TO THE RESTART FOR THE DURATION OF...

Mileage: 87,572

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT COMPUTER SENSOR MAY HAVE BEEN THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIR...

Mileage: 98,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR LIGHT SWITCH WOULD SPORADICALLY SWITCH ON AND OFF. THE COMPUTER SYSTEM LIGHT WOULD ALSO SPORADICALLY ILLUMINATE AND GIVE A FALSE READING WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE DEALER WAS CALLED AND THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING...

Mileage: 80,000

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF. INTERIOR LIGHTS BLINK ON AND OFF. ASKED FORD DEALER ABOUT RECALL OF SDCS SWITCH AND ABS LIGHT AND WAS TOLD THAT MY VAN WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST SO IT WOULD COST TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. I AM SINGLE MOTHER OF 4 KIDS. I HAVE LOOK...

Mileage: 120,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION ASSOCIATED WITH THE REAR AXLE UNDER THE MANUFACTURER VOLUNTARY RECALL NUMBER 10S13. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY INFORMED THAT THE PART WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL 2011. THE CONTACT WAS DI...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR LIMITED EDITION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPLACED THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND THE TRANSMISSION PUMP. EIGHT MONTHS LATER, THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE S...

Mileage: 70,500

FORD VEHICLES SHOULD NOT ONLY BE RECALLED FOR REAR AXLE RUST. THERE SHOULD ALSO BE A RECALL FOR RUST THAT CONSTANTLY OCCURS AROUND THE REAR WHEEL WELL PANELS. THE RUST APPEARS TO START FROM UNDERNEATH THE REAR SIDE PANEL ON THE WINDSTAR. IT SEEMS LIKE THIS IS OCCURRING ALONG WITH THE REAR AXLE RU...

FORD VEHICLES SHOULD NOT ONLY BE RECALLED FOR REAR AXLE RUST. THERE SHOULD ALSO BE A RECALL FOR RUST THAT CONSTANTLY OCCURS AROUND THE REAR WHEEL WELL PANELS. THE RUST APPEARS TO START FROM UNDERNEATH THE REAR SIDE PANEL ON THE WINDSTAR. IT SEEMS LIKE THIS IS OCCURRING ALONG WITH THE REAR AXLE RU...

2003 FORD WINDSTAR WAS BROUGHT IN TO DEALER FOR HEAT PROBLEM AND VEHICLE WAS DETAINED DUE TO RECALL. DID NOT GET ANY INFORMATION VIA MAIL REGARDING THIS RECALL. *TR

Mileage: 100,440

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FEW YEARS AGO, SHE NOTICED A CRACK IN THE REAR AXLE. THE CRACK HAD PROGRESSED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT LONGER ABLE TO BE DRIVE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 10V385000 (SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED...

Mileage: 100,000

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS IN THE DASH COME ON FOR NO APPARENT REASON. MY WINDSTAR WAS WORKED ON LAST YEAR (RECALL) TO CORRECT POTENTIAL FIRE PROBLEM WITH THE ECU MODULE. THESE LIGHTS STARTED COMING ON A COUPLE MONTHS AFTER THAT. I HAD THE BRAKES CHECKED AND REPLACED THE FRONT PA...

Mileage: 92,100

SIT DOWN, GET A COFFEE, BECAUSE YOU WILL BE READING A BOOK. I PURCHASED A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR, WITH 20,000 MILES, IN 2005. I'VE HAD NOTHING BUT MAJOR PROBLEMS. IN 12/2008 WITH 87,205 MILES THE TRANSMISSION WENT,THAT WAS 2013.00 , THEN IN 3-2009 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, HAD TO REPLACE GASKETS, THAT COST 5...

SIT DOWN, GET A COFFEE, BECAUSE YOU WILL BE READING A BOOK. I PURCHASED A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR, WITH 20,000 MILES, IN 2005. I'VE HAD NOTHING BUT MAJOR PROBLEMS. IN 12/2008 WITH 87,205 MILES THE TRANSMISSION WENT,THAT WAS 2013.00 , THEN IN 3-2009 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, HAD TO REPLACE GASKETS, THAT COST 5...

SIT DOWN, GET A COFFEE, BECAUSE YOU WILL BE READING A BOOK. I PURCHASED A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR, WITH 20,000 MILES, IN 2005. I'VE HAD NOTHING BUT MAJOR PROBLEMS. IN 12/2008 WITH 87,205 MILES THE TRANSMISSION WENT,THAT WAS 2013.00 , THEN IN 3-2009 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, HAD TO REPLACE GASKETS, THAT COST 5...

SIT DOWN, GET A COFFEE, BECAUSE YOU WILL BE READING A BOOK. I PURCHASED A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR, WITH 20,000 MILES, IN 2005. I'VE HAD NOTHING BUT MAJOR PROBLEMS. IN 12/2008 WITH 87,205 MILES THE TRANSMISSION WENT,THAT WAS 2013.00 , THEN IN 3-2009 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, HAD TO REPLACE GASKETS, THAT COST 5...

SIT DOWN, GET A COFFEE, BECAUSE YOU WILL BE READING A BOOK. I PURCHASED A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR, WITH 20,000 MILES, IN 2005. I'VE HAD NOTHING BUT MAJOR PROBLEMS. IN 12/2008 WITH 87,205 MILES THE TRANSMISSION WENT,THAT WAS 2013.00 , THEN IN 3-2009 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, HAD TO REPLACE GASKETS, THAT COST 5...

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. *TR

Mileage: 127,545

EVERY TIME I DRIVE MY VAN, AND THE TEMPERATURE IS OVER 75 DEGREES OUTSIDE THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON MY DASH COME ON, AND STAY ON. *TR

Mileage: 60,000

I HAVE A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR AND THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON EVERY TIME IM OUT DRIVING. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND NEEDS THE ATTENTION OF THE GOVERNMENT TO RESOLVE THIS MATTER BEFORE WE START LOSING FAMILIES. *TR

Mileage: 125,000

I HAVE A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR AND THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON EVERY TIME IM OUT DRIVING. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND NEEDS THE ATTENTION OF THE GOVERNMENT TO RESOLVE THIS MATTER BEFORE WE START LOSING FAMILIES. *TR

Mileage: 125,000

REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF WHILE DRIVING ON AUGUST 30, 2010. *TR

Mileage: 86,744

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED THE CONTACT HEARD A SQUEAKING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILU...

Mileage: 84,000

OUR FORD WINDSTAR VAN THAT WAS MANUFACTURED IN MAY 2003 WAS MAKING A LOUD NOISE FROM THE REAR. WHEN WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY SAID THE REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED IN TWO PLACES AND HAD RUST/CORROSION HOLES IN IT. THEY SAID WE COULD NOT DRIVE IT BECAUSE IT WAS UNSAFE AND THEY COULD NOT GET A REPLACEM...

Mileage: 75,537

I WAS DRIVING MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR LIMITED ON SMOOTH ROADWAY AT ABOUT 50 MPH WHEN THE DRIVERSIDE SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. NO INJURIES EXCEPT FOR A RUG BURN ON MY LEFT SHOULDER. DEALER ADVISED THAT THE COMPUTER SHOWED A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION BUT THERE WAS NO COLLISION. I WAS TOLD THE C...

Mileage: 107,001

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A RACK IN THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE REAR AXLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER W...

Mileage: 75,537

I HAVE A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR WITH 94,000 ON IT. BOUGHT IT SECOND OWNER WITH 18,000 MILES ONLY ON IT AND A 75,000 MILE WARRANTY. MY ENTIRE FRAME IS RUSTING FROM THE DOOR PANELS TO THE UNDER FRAME, SUPPORTS. HECK I HAVE A HOLE THAT DEVELOPED THE SIZE OF MY FIST IN THE SIDE FRAME NEAR THE PASSENGER SLID...

Mileage: 85,000

I HAVE A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR WITH 94,000 ON IT. BOUGHT IT SECOND OWNER WITH 18,000 MILES ONLY ON IT AND A 75,000 MILE WARRANTY. MY ENTIRE FRAME IS RUSTING FROM THE DOOR PANELS TO THE UNDER FRAME, SUPPORTS. HECK I HAVE A HOLE THAT DEVELOPED THE SIZE OF MY FIST IN THE SIDE FRAME NEAR THE PASSENGER SLID...

Mileage: 85,000

I HAVE A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR WITH 94,000 ON IT. BOUGHT IT SECOND OWNER WITH 18,000 MILES ONLY ON IT AND A 75,000 MILE WARRANTY. MY ENTIRE FRAME IS RUSTING FROM THE DOOR PANELS TO THE UNDER FRAME, SUPPORTS. HECK I HAVE A HOLE THAT DEVELOPED THE SIZE OF MY FIST IN THE SIDE FRAME NEAR THE PASSENGER SLID...

Mileage: 85,000

MY 2003 WINDSTAR'S ABS & BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. A LOCAL FORD DEALER SCANNED ABS SYSTEM, FOUND (1)CODE C1185 RELAY IN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILED, AND ASKED $1220 TO FIX IT. *TR

Mileage: 55,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT RESPOND WHEN THE ACCELERATE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED UNTIL AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE ENGINE EXHIBITED AN UNUSUAL INCREASE IN RPMS. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED IN OPERATION WITH THE REPEATED FA...

Mileage: 102,000

SPOUSE WAS DRIVING HER 2003, FORD WINDSTAR SE, GOING UP AN ON-RAMP TO A MAJOR HIGH WAY, WHEN THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE REVERED HIGH, SLIPPING OUT OF DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP AFTERWARDS. DRIVE AND OR REVERSE DOESN'T WORK ON THE VAN. VEHICLE HAS ALL THE POWER, BUT ONCE PUT IN DRIVE / REVERSE ...

Mileage: 103,403

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS COME ON WHEN GOING DOWN ROAD. I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKES AND THIS STILL HAPPENS, THE MECHANIC SAYS THERE IS A FLUID LEAK AROUND THE ABS CONNECTOR SYSTEM??. DOOR OPEN LIGHT STAYS ON AND WILL NOT ALLOW DOORS TO LOCK PROPERLY. *TR

Mileage: 87,000

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS COME ON WHEN GOING DOWN ROAD. I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKES AND THIS STILL HAPPENS, THE MECHANIC SAYS THERE IS A FLUID LEAK AROUND THE ABS CONNECTOR SYSTEM??. DOOR OPEN LIGHT STAYS ON AND WILL NOT ALLOW DOORS TO LOCK PROPERLY. *TR

Mileage: 87,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CRACKING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERATIVE AND UNABLE TO BE USED BECAUSE THE CRACK WAS FIVE INCHES AROUN...

Mileage: 27,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN HE WAITED A FEW MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE STALLED AND TURNED IT BACK ON, IT WOULD PERFORM CORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL RE...

Mileage: 90,252

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN HE WAITED A FEW MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE STALLED AND TURNED IT BACK ON, IT WOULD PERFORM CORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL RE...

Mileage: 90,252

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN HE WAITED A FEW MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE STALLED AND TURNED IT BACK ON, IT WOULD PERFORM CORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL RE...

Mileage: 90,252

OWNER OF 03 FORD WINDSTAR. PROBLEM NOTICE ON THE 2ND DAY OF OWNING THE CAR BACK IN JULY 2010. AFTER PARKED THE CAR ON DRIVEWAY, NOTICED THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT ON. SOON AFTER, THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK THE CAR IN FOR A TOTAL SERVICE OF OIL, COOLANT, BRAKE, TRANNY FLUID CHANGE. AND HAD THE ABS LIGH...

Mileage: 180,900

OWNER OF 03 FORD WINDSTAR. PROBLEM NOTICE ON THE 2ND DAY OF OWNING THE CAR BACK IN JULY 2010. AFTER PARKED THE CAR ON DRIVEWAY, NOTICED THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT ON. SOON AFTER, THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK THE CAR IN FOR A TOTAL SERVICE OF OIL, COOLANT, BRAKE, TRANNY FLUID CHANGE. AND HAD THE ABS LIGH...

Mileage: 180,900

TRANSMISSION FAILURE FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. VAN IS STILL DRIVABLE, BUT IT HAS A VERY NOTICEABLE JERK WHEN SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. *TR

Mileage: 150,000

THE 2003 FORD WINDSTAR, WAS HIT ON BOTH SIDES AND THE FRONT END WAS DAMAGED, THERE IS NO BUMPER, 90% OF THE FRONT END IS GONE. THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON VERY OFTEN. (FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS NOW) THE ELECTRICAL LIGHTS BLINK ON & OFF ALOT. (STARTED AROUND 2005). WORRIED IF THERE WILL BE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. THE APPROXIMATE INCIDENT DATE GOES BACK YEARS, SO I JUST PUT IN TODAY'S DATE. *TR

THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON VERY OFTEN. (FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS NOW) THE ELECTRICAL LIGHTS BLINK ON & OFF ALOT. (STARTED AROUND 2005). WORRIED IF THERE WILL BE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. THE APPROXIMATE INCIDENT DATE GOES BACK YEARS, SO I JUST PUT IN TODAY'S DATE. *TR

2003 WINDSTAR INTERMITTENT ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT. BOTH LIGHTS WILL TURN ON WHILE NORMAL DRIVING. MOSTLY HAPPENS DURING SUMMER MONTHS. DIFFERENT WHEEL SENSOR FAILURE CODES DISPLAYED. *TR

Mileage: 60,000

I HAD ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED & 1/2 HR. AFTER, WHILE DRIVING, THE ABS & BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON. AFTER THAT THE LIGHTS CAME ON SPORADICALLY. THE MORE OFTEN I DROVE, THE MORE OFTEN THEY CAME ON BUT WOULD NOT ALWAYS STAY ON. SOMETIMES THEY DIDN'T COME ON AT ALL - OTHER TIMES THEY WOULD COME ON & OFF 2...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER ADVISED THEY WILL NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE CRUISE CONTROL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND A REPORT WAS TAKEN....

Mileage: 120,000

MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR CUTS OFF GOING DOWN THE ROAD , 30MPH TO WHAT EVER YOU ARE RUNNING DON;T CARE. YOU HAVE TO STOP AND COAST OFF THE ROAD BEST YOU CAN PUT IT IN PARK START IT UP AGAIN AND THEN GO ON, MAY DO IT AGAIN OR AGAIN IN A DAY OR SO THIS NEEDS TO BE PLACED ON A RECALL, EVERYONE I TALK TO 6...

Mileage: 165,258

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. I BROUGHT IT IN FOR REPAIR AND THEY REPLACED BOTH FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSORS. THE WARNING LIGHTS STILL COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

I HAVE A CRACKED REAR AXLE ON MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. IT FALLS JUST OUTSIDE THE DATES FOR THE CURRENT RECALL ON WINDSTARS WITH CRACKED/BROKEN AXLES, AND FORD REFUSES TO HELP ME. *TR

Mileage: 99,348

2003 FORD WINDSTAR THE SIDE DOORS HAVE NOT WORKED RIGHT FROM THE TIME WE BOUGHT THIS VAN. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER, SAID IT'S CONTACTS ARE DIRTY. STILL DIDN'T FIX DOORS THEY DON'T WORK RIGHT TO THIS DAY NOW THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON! THE REAR AXEL ARE CRACKING AND RECALLED. THE WINDSTAR S...

2003 FORD WINDSTAR THE SIDE DOORS HAVE NOT WORKED RIGHT FROM THE TIME WE BOUGHT THIS VAN. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER, SAID IT'S CONTACTS ARE DIRTY. STILL DIDN'T FIX DOORS THEY DON'T WORK RIGHT TO THIS DAY NOW THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON! THE REAR AXEL ARE CRACKING AND RECALLED. THE WINDSTAR S...

2003 FORD WINDSTAR THE SIDE DOORS HAVE NOT WORKED RIGHT FROM THE TIME WE BOUGHT THIS VAN. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER, SAID IT'S CONTACTS ARE DIRTY. STILL DIDN'T FIX DOORS THEY DON'T WORK RIGHT TO THIS DAY NOW THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON! THE REAR AXEL ARE CRACKING AND RECALLED. THE WINDSTAR S...

2003 FORD WINDSTAR THE SIDE DOORS HAVE NOT WORKED RIGHT FROM THE TIME WE BOUGHT THIS VAN. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER, SAID IT'S CONTACTS ARE DIRTY. STILL DIDN'T FIX DOORS THEY DON'T WORK RIGHT TO THIS DAY NOW THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON! THE REAR AXEL ARE CRACKING AND RECALLED. THE WINDSTAR S...

ABS WILL SOMETIMES FAIL. DASH LIGHTS COME ON AND "CHECK TRACTION CONTROL" ALARM. TURN VAN OFF THEN ON AGAIN AND WILL CLEAR. PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE INTERMITTENT. MECHANIC CHECKED AND IT IS THE ABS UNIT ALARM C1185. ALSO MY SPEEDOMETER SOMETIMES DOES NOT READ CORRECT SPEED. HAD RECALL 09S09 COMPLETED ...

Mileage: 150,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V385000 (POWER TRAIN: AXLE ASSEMBLY). THE DEALER LATER ADVI...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 2 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A TURN WHEN SHE HEARD A LOUD, UNUSUAL POP. THE VEHICLE THEN CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT STALLING. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS ADV...

Mileage: 78,714

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT AND ABS WARNING LIGHT ARE FREQUENTLY ON, EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKES ARE MECHANICALLY IN EXCELLENT SHAPE. I AM THINKING THAT THE ABS CONTROLLER'S CIRCUIT BOARD HAS A COLD SOLDER CONNECTION. *TR

Mileage: 125,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR W...

Mileage: 130,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000.

Mileage: 97,000

2003 FORD WINDSTAR' TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT ANY WARNING. CAR ONLY HAS 56,000 MILES ON IT. *TR

Mileage: 56,000

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON AND OFF WITH WEATHER CHANGE FOR A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR, LOOKS TO BE THE SAME ISSUES THAT EVERYONE ELSE IS HAVING. WILL STOPPING MY CAR WITHIN THE REQUIRED DESIGN DISTANCE BE AFFECTED IF ABS IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY DUE TO THE SODER ON THE BOARD BREAKING DOWN. *TR

Mileage: 65,000

RANDOMLY, BUT WITH INCREASING REGULARITY, THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON SIMULTANEOUSLY AND STAY LIT. ONLY WAY TO "CORRECT" ISSUE IS TO TURN OFF VEHICLE FOR A PERIOD OF TIME(MORE THAN 10 MINUTES) AND THEN START UP AGAIN. NO "NOTICEABLE" EFFECTS OCCUR WHEN LIGHTS COME ON, BUT I HAVEN'T HAD TO "US...

Mileage: 83,000

RANDOMLY, BUT WITH INCREASING REGULARITY, THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON SIMULTANEOUSLY AND STAY LIT. ONLY WAY TO "CORRECT" ISSUE IS TO TURN OFF VEHICLE FOR A PERIOD OF TIME(MORE THAN 10 MINUTES) AND THEN START UP AGAIN. NO "NOTICEABLE" EFFECTS OCCUR WHEN LIGHTS COME ON, BUT I HAVEN'T HAD TO "US...

Mileage: 83,000

RANDOMLY, BUT WITH INCREASING REGULARITY, THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON SIMULTANEOUSLY AND STAY LIT. ONLY WAY TO "CORRECT" ISSUE IS TO TURN OFF VEHICLE FOR A PERIOD OF TIME(MORE THAN 10 MINUTES) AND THEN START UP AGAIN. NO "NOTICEABLE" EFFECTS OCCUR WHEN LIGHTS COME ON, BUT I HAVEN'T HAD TO "US...

Mileage: 83,000

ABS/BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. (RED LIGHT) *TR

Mileage: 111,000

I HAVE A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR SEL THAT HAS 86,700 MILES ON IT AND FOR THE LAST 18 MONTHS THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AT THE SAME TIME AFTER DRIVING ABOUT A MILE. I'M NOT SURE IF THIS COMPROMISES THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS BECAUSE MY MOTHER-IN LAW'S 2002 ...

Mileage: 73,000

I HAVE A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR SEL THAT HAS 86,700 MILES ON IT AND FOR THE LAST 18 MONTHS THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AT THE SAME TIME AFTER DRIVING ABOUT A MILE. I'M NOT SURE IF THIS COMPROMISES THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS BECAUSE MY MOTHER-IN LAW'S 2002 ...

Mileage: 73,000

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT KEP COMING ON EACH DAY AS I DRIVE. WHEN I TURN OFF THE IGNITION AND TURN THE VAN BACK ON THE ABS AND BRAKE LITE IS OUT. I CAN BE DRIVING AND NOT APPLY THE BRAKES AND THE ABS AND BRAKE LITE COME ON FOR NO REASON. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE SHOP AND THEY ADVISE ME TO KEEP DRIVING I...

Mileage: 176,234

MY DAUGHTER OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN. AFTER HEARING ABOUT THE RECALL OF THESE VEHICLE, WE LOOKED AT HER REAR AXLE AND NOTICED A LARGE CRACK. WHEN WE BROUGHT IT TO A LOCAL FORD DEALER IN HANOVER MASSACHUSETTS WE WERE TOLD THE VIN # FOR HER VAN WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. WHEN WE TOLD THEM ...

Mileage: 106,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STRUTS ON THE FRONT RIGHT END OF THE VEHICLE WERE COVERED WITH RUST AND CAUSED THE RIGHT FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE TO COLLAPSE. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY; THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE...

Mileage: 156,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEMS ABS MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT STARTED COMING ON AND THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT IT CAUSED THE FAILURE TO OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE ...

Mileage: 115,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR LX. WHILE THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. SHE WAS ALSO EXPERIENCING THE FAILURE WITH THE SPEEDOMETER WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH; HOWEVER, THE ODOMETER READ 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE WASN'T TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VE...

Mileage: 92,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR LX. WHILE THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. SHE WAS ALSO EXPERIENCING THE FAILURE WITH THE SPEEDOMETER WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH; HOWEVER, THE ODOMETER READ 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE WASN'T TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VE...

Mileage: 92,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR LX. WHILE THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. SHE WAS ALSO EXPERIENCING THE FAILURE WITH THE SPEEDOMETER WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH; HOWEVER, THE ODOMETER READ 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE WASN'T TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VE...

Mileage: 92,000

ON MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR THE ABS LIGHT AND E-BRAKE LIGHT ON THE CONSOLE WOULD COME ON SPORADICALLY, STAY ON FOR A WHILE, AND THEN TURN OFF. THIS OCCURRED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS STARTING LAST WINTER. ABOUT A MONTH AGO THEY WENT ON AND HAVE NOT GONE OFF. THE SPORADIC COMING ON OF THE LIGHTS SEEMED TO C...

Mileage: 117,000

THE RIGHT FRONT SUB FRAME ON MY 2003 WINDSTAR CORRODED CAUSING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO SEPARATE AND WHEEL TO PULL OUT. LOST STEERING. ALSO AXLES SHAFT PULLED FROM TRANSMISSION AND FLUID RAN OUT. FORTUNATELY AT SLOW SPEED SO NO ACCIDENT, BUT WHAT IF I WERE ON A FREEWAY RUNNING FAST? *TR

Mileage: 208,000

THE RIGHT FRONT SUB FRAME ON MY 2003 WINDSTAR CORRODED CAUSING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO SEPARATE AND WHEEL TO PULL OUT. LOST STEERING. ALSO AXLES SHAFT PULLED FROM TRANSMISSION AND FLUID RAN OUT. FORTUNATELY AT SLOW SPEED SO NO ACCIDENT, BUT WHAT IF I WERE ON A FREEWAY RUNNING FAST? *TR

Mileage: 208,000

THE RIGHT FRONT SUB FRAME ON MY 2003 WINDSTAR CORRODED CAUSING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO SEPARATE AND WHEEL TO PULL OUT. LOST STEERING. ALSO AXLES SHAFT PULLED FROM TRANSMISSION AND FLUID RAN OUT. FORTUNATELY AT SLOW SPEED SO NO ACCIDENT, BUT WHAT IF I WERE ON A FREEWAY RUNNING FAST? *TR

Mileage: 208,000

THE RIGHT FRONT SUB FRAME ON MY 2003 WINDSTAR CORRODED CAUSING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO SEPARATE AND WHEEL TO PULL OUT. LOST STEERING. ALSO AXLES SHAFT PULLED FROM TRANSMISSION AND FLUID RAN OUT. FORTUNATELY AT SLOW SPEED SO NO ACCIDENT, BUT WHAT IF I WERE ON A FREEWAY RUNNING FAST? *TR

Mileage: 208,000

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. *TR

Mileage: 86,000

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. AFTER HAVING MY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR SERVICED ACCORDING TO FORD RECALL 09S09 I CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE MY DASHBOARD LIGHT FOR BOTH ABS AND BRAKES ALMOST CONTINUALLY ON WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE FORD DEALER THAT THE ADDITION OF THE FUSES TO P...

Mileage: 70,473

2003 FORD WINDSTAR'S BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS STAYING ON WITHIN 2-3 MINUTES OF CAR HEATING UP. *TR

Mileage: 130,220

2003 FORD WINDSTAR'S BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS STAYING ON WITHIN 2-3 MINUTES OF CAR HEATING UP. *TR

Mileage: 130,220

2003 FORD WINDSTAR'S BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS STAYING ON WITHIN 2-3 MINUTES OF CAR HEATING UP. *TR

Mileage: 130,220

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE MODULE BURNED OUT ON THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED THE FUSE TO BURN OUT AS WELL. THE WIRING HARNESS BURNED AND NOW THE AIR CONDITIONER AND SPEEDOMETER HAVE FAILED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED AT THE TIME OF THE COM...

Mileage: 123,000

ABS SOMETIMES WORKS AND OTHER TIMES DOES NOT. AFTER BRAKE SERVICE AT DEALERSHIP, THEY TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS KNOWN PROBLEM. RESULT IS ABS DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK . BRAKE LIGHT ON AFTER BRAKE SERVICE. (BRAKE LIGHT (RED) 15 AMP FUSE #10 BLOWING OUT ABS BRAKE LIGHT (YELLOW). *TR