NHTSA Complaint #10263276 — 2002 FORD WINDSTAR

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10263276
Vehicle	2002 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	March 27, 2009
Date Filed	March 27, 2009
Mileage	104,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AR

Consumer Description

THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON MY 2002 FORD WINDSTAR VAN WILL TURN ON BY THEMSELVES AT NIGHT, OR WILL STAY ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY DURING DRIVING. WHEN I ARRIVE AT MY DESTINATION AND WITH THE IGNITION TURNED OFF I HAVE TO PUMP MY BRAKE PEDAL UNTIL THE BRAKE LIGHTS GO OFF. THERE IS FREQUENTLY A BURNT ELECTRICAL SMELL WHEN THIS PROBLEM OCCURS. I AM DELIVERING MY FORD WINDSTAR VAN TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS, BUT FOUND SEVERAL ONLINE WEBSITES AND FORUMS OF WINDSTAR OWNERS WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. I AM CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF MYSELF, MY FAMILY, AND OTHER DRIVES WHILE OPERATING THIS VEHICLE. I AM ON MY 3RD BRAND-NEW BATTERY FOR THIS VAN DUE TO THE BRAKE LIGHT PROBLEM. FROM RESEARCH I THINK THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT RATHER THAN WEAR AND TEAR ON MY VEHICLE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION. *TR

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