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 2001 Ford Windstar and the fuse #10 kept blowing and the A/C, speedometer, odometer, etc.. stopped working. After researching on internet I found the culprit was a leaky brake pressure deactivation switch, which once I disconnected it the fuse stopped tripping and the ac and dashboard worked. I found that the brake pressure deactivation switch has leaked and also corroded and started to melt the cruise control wires, which hasn't worked in a while, and the ABS light has been on and off for a while. This is a known fire hazard by Ford and there is not yet a recall though it is very dangerous. I had to remove fuses 101 and 102 to prevent a fire and will need to replace the brake pressure deactivation switch at my own expense.
2000 Ford Windstar with multiple manufacturer defects. Consumer states these are some of the problems windshield washer fluid pump failure, reverse sensor system failure, brake light switch is sticking and more. The message center started to read error when displaying the outdoor temperature. The consumer found one of the male prongs on the sensor plug had corroded and broken off, which indicated that the sensor plug was not adequately protected from moisture. One of the coolant lines to the rear heater corroded and failed at the point where it crossed under the frame at the rear of the vehicle. The check engine light illuminated. The mechanic stated the engine was running lean due to an air leak. The coolant crossover tube sprang a leak.
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Windstar SE mini-van complaint: Vehicle stop light switch sticks and stays on, draining the battery and creating a confusing situation to following drivers thus being a safety hazard. This drained my battery 3 times. Ford dealer wants a lot of money to fix this. This is the same problem on the same year Ford Taurus and Sable vehicles. The dealershirs have a repair policy number and service bulletin and will fix this for free on these vehicles. The Ford Windstar vans should be recalled as well. I want an answer from Ford about this. I would even accept an offer for them to pick up part of the cost. I really feel though that this is a situation where the service rep from Ford should call me and tell me to come on in to a dealer and we will fix it for free.
1. brake light came on and I had to have the brake reservoir filled. 2. brake fluid was leaking from pressure switch. It caused an electrical short, which caused a fire while the van was in the basement garage. I noticed the smell of smoke while unloading the van and was able to locate its source and disconnected the battery cables. 3. I called the Ford dealer I purchased the van from, they said there was no recall on my van at this time, and they could sell me a pressure switch. I purchased the switch. Then dropped the van off at the mechanic I use, and he replaced it.
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