1999 FORD WINDSTAR Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator Problems

10 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator Issues in the 1999 FORD WINDSTAR

10 electrical systemalternatorgeneratorregulator complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 FORD WINDSTAR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator Complaints

#10643713 |
TL* THE CONTACT 1999 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE TO ACCELERATE AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
#10202275 |
I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT AT A MAJOR INTERSECTION AND WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I HEARD A LOUD SOUND. I TRIED TO ACCELERATE BUT MY CAR WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD. THE ENGINE JUST REVVED. I THOUGHT I RAN SOMETHING OVER DUE TO THE SOUND SO INSPECTED GOT OUT TO INSPECT THE CAR. I FOUND NOTHING. I GOT BACK INTO THE CAR AND TURNED CAR OFF AND TURNED BACK. THE CAR WOULD NOT DRIVE. I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND MANAGED TO GET OFF THE ROAD. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER SUTTON FORD IN MATTESON IL. THAT THE TRANSMISSION JUST BROKE AND WOULD COST ME $3000.00. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR LESS THEN 2 YEARS. I HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT JUST EXPIRED A FEW MONTHS AGO. MY OBD LIGHT WAS ON BUT WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER IT...
#10109450 |
THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER. *NM THE ALTERNATOR, RIGHT INNER CV BOOT, ABS MODULE, AND BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WERE REPLACE. *JB
#6900945 | Fire
THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE ALTERNATOR, CAUSING A FIRE, CLAIM 28-3093-207. *JG
#6900613 | Fire
SHORT IN THE ALTERNATOR CAUSED VEHICLE FIRE, CLAIM 28-3093-207. *SLC
#6900945 | Fire
THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE ALTERNATOR, CAUSING A FIRE, CLAIM 28-3093-207. *JG
#6900613 | Fire
SHORT IN THE ALTERNATOR CAUSED VEHICLE FIRE, CLAIM 28-3093-207. *SLC
#784591 |
POSSIBLE STARTER FAILURE IS MAKING THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO START. NLM
#858105 |
UPON STARTING VEHICLE CONSUMER NOTED THE ALTERNATOR DOES NOT TURN OVER WHICH CAUSES A NO START CONDITION, CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
#703033 |
PROBLEM WITH "PULSATING" OF BOTH EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING. IN FOR REPAIRS AT DEALER ON 2-5-99, BUT NOT FIXED. BEEN TOLD PROBLEM IS WITH VOLTAGE REGULATOR. INVOICE OF REPAIRS SHOWS 'REPAIRED' WIRING AT ALTERNATOR. *AK

Other 1999 FORD WINDSTAR Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 184 complaints Structureframe And Members 156 complaints Electrical System 109 complaints Suspension 82 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 78 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 76 complaints Service Brakes 72 complaints Suspensionrear 69 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 64 complaints Steering 53 complaints Unknown Or Other 51 complaints Structurebodydoor 47 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 45 complaints Power Train 45 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 38 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 35 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 33 complaints Structurebody 32 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 31 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 27 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 27 complaints Suspensionfront 22 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 20 complaints Structure 19 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 18 complaints Service Brakes Electric 17 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 17 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 14 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 13 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 13 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 13 complaints Air Bags 12 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 12 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 12 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 12 complaints Interior Lighting 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 12 complaints Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly 12 complaints Wheels 12 complaints Seats 11 complaints Tires 11 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 11 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 10 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 10 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 9 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 9 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 9 complaints Electrical Systemignition 8 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 8 complaints Equipment 8 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 8 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 8 complaints Tirestreadbelt 8 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 7 complaints Exterior Lighting 7 complaints Visibilitywindshield 7 complaints Engine 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 6 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 6 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 6 complaints Traction Control System 6 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 5 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 5 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 5 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 5 complaints Seat Belts 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 5 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 5 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 4 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 4 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 4 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 4 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 3 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 3 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 3 complaints Seat Beltsfront 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 3 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 3 complaints Structurebodyhood 3 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 2 complaints Equipmentelectrical 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 2 complaints Power Traindriveline 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Steeringcolumn 2 complaints Structurebodyroof And Pillars 2 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 2 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 2 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 2 complaints Visibilitywiper 2 complaints Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert 1 complaint Child Seat 1 complaint Child Seatshellbooster 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipment Adaptivemobility 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Steeringelectric Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringrack And 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