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1999 FORD WINDSTAR Engine Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine Issues in the 1999 FORD WINDSTAR

6 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 FORD WINDSTAR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Engine Complaints

#11594421 |
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel started pulling to one side, almost causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the motor mounts were damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance because the vehicle was not under Warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
#10854829 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAM SENSOR HAD FAILED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.
#10509575 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 141,000. *TR UPDATED 8/26/13 *CN
#10475262 | Fire
I WAS DRIVING MY VAN. AT FIRST THE LIGHTS BEEP UP FOR ENGINE AND THEN O/D AND THEN IT STOPS. THERE WAS A LOT OF SMOKE FROM THE ENGINE AND IT LOOK LIKE IT BURNS. AFTER THAT VEHICLE START BUT NOT TACKING GEAR. I FOUND OUT THAT TRANSMISSION WENT BAD. *TR
#10471818 |
LIVED IN THE SALT BELT STATE OF IL. WHEN I WAS DRIVING, FRONT SUBFRAME FALLING OFF AND SOME COMPONENTS WERE TOUCHING THE GROUND DUE TO SEVERE FRONT SUBFRAME RUSTED OUT. I LOST STEERING CONTROL AND GEAR CONTROL ON A MULTIPLE LANE ROAD. FORD HAS NEVER SENT ANY NOTICE TO ME REGARDING ANY RECALL. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE VIA NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE10026 AND I WOULD LIKE FORD TO REPAIR THE RUSTED SUBFRAME AND ALL OTHER BROKEN COMPONENTS DIRECTLY CAUSED BY SUBFRAM FALLING OFF. FORD REFUSED TO PROVIDE ANY CAR RENTAL BY SAYING ?THIS IS AN OLD RECALL AND WE DO NOT GIVE CAR RENTAL NOW?. *TR
#10469042 |
SUBFRAME GAVE OUT, ENGINE DROPPED AND CAR WAS TOWED TO MY HOME.I HAD JUST EXITED A HIGHWAY GOING 55MPH. I WAS DRIVING THE TO CAR TO ATTEND A WORK RELATED EVENT EARLY EVENING. I DROVE PAST THE ENTRANCE AND PROCEEDED TO TURN AROUND ON THE ROAD. AS I APPROACHED THE INTERSECTION THE VAN LOST POWER. I STOPPED BEING ABLE TO STEER AND BRAKE. I TURNED HARD ON THE STEERING WHEEL TO MOVE OFF THE ROAD. I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A TURN LANE AND FORTUNATELY THERE WAS VERY LIMITED TRAFFIC ON THE ROAD. THE CAR CAME TO A FULL STOP ON ITS OWN AND THERE WAS A LOUD SCRAPPING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE FRONT OF THE CAR. I WAS TOWED TO MY HOME. THE TOW DRIVER STATED THE " SUBFRAME HAD GIVEN AWAY AND WAS DRAGGING ON THE GROUND. IT REQUIRED A FLAT BED TRUCK TO TOW. MY...

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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 Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 10 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 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 Pinionpinion Shaft 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlespindle 1 complaint Tiresvalve 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint
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