This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
I have a Ford Windstar year 1999. About two weeks ago the two brake lights went on, I had a fuse # 10 blown and a non working speedometer dial.( the cruise control has three months that is not working) I did take a look at the owner's manual. In the manual I read that reason for the break light to come on was the lower level of brake fluid in the reservoir and so it was. I added some brake fluid and the light was off. In the mean time I did checked the fuse panel and I found this fuse #10 was blown and I replaced it, but half an hour later I got a blown fuse again. Also the ABS light was on and so I decided to see a mechanic. I did go to a repair shop and I was told that my van has a serious problem. Scds under the master cylinder has developed a bad leak. The scds switch is leaking and that may cause a fire sooner or later. This leak has caused a short and a fuse trip #10 this break fluid leak has wicked down the wires to the ABS module. I was told that this leaky switch has caused all the problem in my van. Speedometer, cruise control and ABS brake system are not working. I was told that there may be a recall on this problems. I do not knowany thing about it. I know that it was a recall issued on August 27,2010 in regard with rear axel. I never got any notice from Ford co. I had a broken rear axel on March 2010 and I was saved by good luck. I paid a lot of money to fix it. Ford did not pay a dime for this problem. Ford never sends me any recall notices. I'm never going to buy Ford cars again.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. When the contact took the vehicle in for service, the mechanic noticed rust in the subframe coming from the air conditioning. Condensation from the air conditioning on the passenger side was dripping onto the subframe, which caused the rust. The dealer stated that there were no failures and the contact would have to pay for the repair. The manufacturer also stated that the contact would be liable. The vehicle will be repaired at the contact's expense for a little more than $3,000. The failure mileage was 107,547 and current mileage was 107,560.
I have a 1999 Ford Windstar, 3.8L engine. ABS brake light on, no speedometer, no odometer, no air conditioning. Took to a repair shop, they found fuse #10 was blown. Replaced the fuse and smoke started to come up from the master cylinder area, he removed the electrical connection plug for the brake pressure switch located on the bottom of the master cylinder. Thankfully this did not occur while my wife and children in the vehicle, so no one was injured. I have read on the internet of several Windstar with this same problem, and believe Ford should do something to rectify this problem.
The vehicle's A/C blower motor failed which resulted in an electrical fire. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The consumer found out a recall on the vehicle's blower motor and feels that if he was notified the repairs could have been made and the fire prevented.
Consumer had recall 01V262 repairs completed, however after the vehicle was delivered back to consumer there was no cooling from the air conditioner, consumer states that the A/C worked prior to having recall repairs made.
Consumer states that the vehicle was under recall, recall#01V262000, by Ford for repairs to the heater blower and some other part. The problem was the refusal of Ford dealers to loan a vehicle for the half-day or more they said they needed for the repair.
Consumer states that the vehicle was under recall, recall#01V262000, by Ford for repairs to the heater blower and some other part. The problem was the refusal of Ford dealers to loan a vehicle for the half-day or more they said they needed for the repair.
01 V 262 000/auxiliary A/C blower motor wiring: This recall repairs was made on the 7 Dec 01 by louisburg Ford; louisburg, ks; phone # 913/837-5333. On the incident date while traveling 45 mph a fire started in the engine compartment, beleived this may be the cause of the fire. Dealer/manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.
Recall 01V262000/ manufacturer's recall 01S26 concerning air conditioner:fan: Motor:wiring. Consumer called manufacturer about recall repairs, and manufacturer stated consumer's vehicle was not covered because vehicle was branded. On two other recalls consumer had to pay out of pocket because manufacturer kicked it out.
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