2000 FORD WINDSTAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

2,191

Owner Complaints

87 Crashes 66 Fires 3 Deaths

16

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

56

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 2000 FORD WINDSTAR

The 2000 FORD WINDSTAR has received a total of 2,191 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 16 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY, POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM. 56 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (172 complaints), Suspensionrear (156 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (148 complaints).

Recalls for the 2000 FORD WINDSTAR

NHTSA has recorded 16 recalls for the 2000 FORD WINDSTAR, potentially affecting up to 7,622,431 vehicles.

Recall 15V608000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

| 283,413 vehicles affected

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles manufactured September 2, 1997, to July 3, 2003. The affected vehicles were previously remedied to safeguard against the rear axle cracking from corrosion, however, the remedy brackets may have been misinstalled. The incorrect bracket installations may limit the effectiveness of the service repair for NHTSA recalls 10V-385, 12V-193,...

Consequence: If the brackets were not installed properly, the rear axle may fracture, affecting the vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brackets to verify their proper installation. If a bracket is found to have been misinstalled, the rear axle will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The began...

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Recall 12V193000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

| 27,000 vehicles affected

Defect: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1997, THROUGH JULY 3, 2003, AND CURRENTLY REGISTERED OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN VIRGINIA. OVER TIME, CORROSION CAN WEAKEN THE REAR AXLE MAKING IT SUSCEPTIBLE TO TORSIONAL STRESS. CORROSION AND STRESS CAN LEAD TO CRACKS WHICH, IF UNDETECTED, CAN INCREASE AND RESULT IN A COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE...

Consequence: A FRACTURED AXLE CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL REAR AXLE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS, OR REPLACE THE AXLES, AS NECESSARY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT...

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Recall 12V194000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

| 23,000 vehicles affected

Defect: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA. CORROSION-RELATED FRACTURES OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR ATTACHING BRACKETS AND BODY MOUNT ATTACHMENTS MAY OCCUR.

Consequence: A SEPARATION OF A FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR ATTACHING BRACKET MAY RESULT IN A LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATION. A SEPARATION OF BOTH FRONT SUBFRAME REAR BODY MOUNTS MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. EITHER CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR ATTACHING BRACKETS AND BOTH BODY MOUNT ATTACHMENTS AT THE REAR OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME AND MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY...

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Recall 12V195000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

| 9,192 vehicles affected

Defect: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1997, THROUGH JULY 3, 2003, REGISTERED IN PUERTO RICO. DUE TO INCREASED STRESSES CAUSED BY HIGH CYCLES OF TORSIONAL LOADING, SPECIFIC TO THIS MARKET, THE REAR AXLE CAN CRACK.

Consequence: A FRACTURED AXLE MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET ON THE REAR AXLE OR REPLACE THE AXLES, AS NECESSARY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2012. OWNERS MAY...

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Recall 11V030000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

| 425,288 vehicles affected

Defect: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, UTAH, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN. A SEPARATION OF A FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR...

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR ATTACHING BRACKETS, AND BOTH BODY MOUNT ATTACHMENTS AT THE REAR OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME, AND MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. IF REPAIRS CANNOT BE MADE TO A VEHICLE, FORD...

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Recall 10V385000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

| 492,650 vehicles affected

Defect: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1997 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2003 AND CURRENTLY REGISTERED OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN. AFTER MANY YEARS OF VEHICLE...

Consequence: A FRACTURED AXLE CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: AS PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE, DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY INSTALL THE REAR AXLE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT...

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Recall 09V399000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

| 4,500,000 vehicles affected

Defect: FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence: A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.

Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL...

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Recall 06E056000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 58,640 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.

Consequence: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.

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Recall 02V072000 — TRAILER HITCHES

| 417,037 vehicles affected

Defect: IN SOME MINIVANS, WATER AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS (DIRT, SALT, ETC.) CAN ENTER INTO THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT DUE TO A MISSING BODY SEALER.

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AT THE REAR WIRE HARNESS. A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN LEAD TO MALFUNCTIONS OF THE REAR LIGHTING SYSTEM, REVERSE PARK-AID SYSTEM, OR TRAILER TOW ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. A SUSTAINED SHORT CIRCUIT CAN RESULT IN MELTED CONNECTORS AND POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND SURROUNDING AREA FOR ABSENCE OF BODY SEALING AND CORROSION. IF CORROSION IS PRESENT, DEALERS WILL SERVICE THE BODY GAPS, REPAIR CORRODED CONNECTORS, AND APPLY A PROTECTIVE PATCH TO THE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY AND BODY...

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Recall 01V261000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

| 598,256 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. CONTAMINANTS SUCH AS WATER, SALT, AND WINDSHIELD WASHER SOLUTION CAN ENTER THE WIPER MOTOR COVER ASSEMBLY THROUGH PINHOLES ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE COVER THAT ARE USED IN THE MOLDING PROCESS. IN ADDITION, ON CERTAIN OF THE VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN FEBRUARY AND AUGUST 2000, A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR...

Consequence: SWITCH MALFUNCTION IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR WHEN THE INTERMITTENT SETTING OF THE WIPERS IS BEING USED, OR WHEN SNOW OR ICE OBSTRUCTS THE BLADES FROM RETURNING TO THE "PARKED" POSITION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIPER COVER WITH IMPROVED SEALING AND WATER RESISTANCE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAIN AUGUST 27, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE...

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Recall 01V262000 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

| 413,245 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUXILIARY REAR AIR-CONDITIONING. IF THE AUXILIARY AIR-CONDITIONING BLOWER MOTOR STOPS TURNING WHILE IN THE MEDIUM-LOW BLOWER SPEED SETTING, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL THAT THE RESISTOR MAY BECOME HOT AND SMOKE.

Consequence: THE MOTOR COULD POTENTIALLY CATCH ON FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A JUMPER WIRE THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE MEDIUM-LOW BLOWER SPEED SETTING IS PROTECTED BY THE THERMAL LIMITER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGSUT 27, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON...

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Recall 01V207000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

| 45,800 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH AN ADJUSTABLE PEDAL OPTION. THE DRIVER FLOOR MAT COULD INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR MATS IN THE VEHICLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 6, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE...

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Recall 00V351000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

| 180,000 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS BUILT WITH INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS WITHOUT THE MESSAGE CENTER, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF STANDARD NO. 118, "POWER-OPERATED WINDOW, PARTITION, AND ROOF PANEL SYSTEMS." THE POWER WINDOWS MAY BE OPERABLE AFTER THE IGNITION HAS BEEN TURNED TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND THE FRONT DOORS ARE OPENED.

Consequence: THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT POWER OPERATED WINDOWS MAY BE CLOSED ONLY WHEN THE KEY IS IN THE "ON," "START," OR "ACCESSORY" POSITIONS, OR DURING THE INTERVAL BETWEEN THE TIME THE KEY IS TURNED OFF, AND THE OPENING OF EITHER OF THE VEHICLE'S FRONT DOORS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RECONFIGURE THE VEHICLE FRONT END ELECTRONIC MODULE.

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Recall 00V228001 — SEAT BELTS

| 144,435 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES OF YOUR VEHICLE AND REPLACE ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES THAT FALL WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE CODE RANGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 26, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO...

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Recall 00V164000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

| 3,000 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE INCORRECTLY FUEL LINE END FORMS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOWER THAN SPECIFIED PULL APART FORCE FOR THE INSTALLED FUEL LINE CONNECTION.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDUNDANT FUEL LINE CLIP ON THE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINE CONNECTIONS AT THE REAR OF THE CHASSIS FUEL LINE BUNDLE.

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Recall 00V020000 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

| 1,475 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INCORRECT URETHANE, RESULTING IN AN ADHESIVE BOND RATHER THAN THE INTENDED MOLECULAR BOND FOR THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AND REAR LIFTGATE GLASS.

Consequence: IF THE BOND DETERIORATES, IT COULD PROVIDE LESS THAN THE INTENDED LEVEL OF GLASS RETENTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD AND LIFTGATE GLASS.

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Owner Complaints for the 2000 FORD WINDSTAR

2,191 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 FORD WINDSTAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical System
Complaints: 172 2 Crashes 9 Fires
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 156 4 Crashes 2 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 148 2 Crashes 2 Fires 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 131 6 Crashes 2 Fires
Suspension
Complaints: 129 3 Crashes 1 Fire 4 Injuries
Service Brakes
Complaints: 124 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 105 9 Crashes 14 Fires 2 Injuries
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 92 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Power Train
Complaints: 54 1 Crash
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 51 1 Crash 3 Fires
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 49 2 Crashes 5 Fires 1 Injury
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 44 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Steering
Complaints: 42 3 Crashes 1 Injury
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 40
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 40 3 Crashes 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Structurebody
Complaints: 34 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 32 4 Crashes 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 30
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 29 2 Fires
Structure
Complaints: 29
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 29 1 Crash 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 28 7 Fires
Tires
Complaints: 26 1 Crash 3 Deaths
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 21
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 21 1 Injury
Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly
Complaints: 20 1 Crash 1 Injury
Wheels
Complaints: 19
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 18 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 16 1 Fire
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 16 2 Fires
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 15 14 Crashes 24 Injuries
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 15
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 15
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 13
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 12
Engine
Complaints: 11 1 Injury
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 11
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 10
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 10
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 10 2 Crashes 1 Fire 8 Injuries
Air Bags
Complaints: 9 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 9 1 Injury
Traction Control System
Complaints: 8 1 Fire
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 8
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 7
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 7 5 Fires
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 7
Seats
Complaints: 7 2 Crashes 1 Fire 3 Injuries
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 6
Equipment
Complaints: 6
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 6
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 6
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 6
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 6
Visibility
Complaints: 6
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 5
Seat Belts
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 5
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 5 1 Injury
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 5
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 4 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 4
Parking Brake
Complaints: 4
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
Complaints: 4
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 4
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 4
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 3
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 3
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 3
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 2
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 2
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 2
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 2
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Suspensionrearaxlespindle
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 2
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 2
Trailer Hitches
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert
Complaints: 1
Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Child Seatshellbooster
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Equipmentotherlabels
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Hubs
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 1
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11666369 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 180,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start, and the rear glass was out of the frame by about three-quarters of an inch. Additionally, the front driver's and passenger’s side windows failed to go up or roll down and were inoperable. The contact also stated that the instrument panel and anti-theft system were inoperable. The service engine, anti-theft, overdrive, speedometer, ABS system, and door ajar warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V351000 (Electrical System) and 00V020000 (Visibility). The contact called the dealer and was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and confirmed there were no associated recalls with the VIN and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
#11666369 | ENGINE | | 180,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start, and the rear glass was out of the frame by about three-quarters of an inch. Additionally, the front driver's and passenger’s side windows failed to go up or roll down and were inoperable. The contact also stated that the instrument panel and anti-theft system were inoperable. The service engine, anti-theft, overdrive, speedometer, ABS system, and door ajar warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V351000 (Electrical System) and 00V020000 (Visibility). The contact called the dealer and was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and confirmed there were no associated recalls with the VIN and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
#11666369 | VISIBILITY | | 180,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start, and the rear glass was out of the frame by about three-quarters of an inch. Additionally, the front driver's and passenger’s side windows failed to go up or roll down and were inoperable. The contact also stated that the instrument panel and anti-theft system were inoperable. The service engine, anti-theft, overdrive, speedometer, ABS system, and door ajar warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V351000 (Electrical System) and 00V020000 (Visibility). The contact called the dealer and was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and confirmed there were no associated recalls with the VIN and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
#11590976 | SUSPENSION | | N/A miles
The rear axle broke for the second time on a Ford Windstar, after already breaking prior to a recall in 2010. It appears to have broken where a clamp was attached. This caused the rear wheels to fall into, and grind against the wheel well. This happened on a side street near my house. Had it happened at highway speeds, the rear wheels could have locked up or perhaps broken free causing loss of control. The axle problem has been known to Ford, but it is concerning that this is the second one to fail. I have not yet contacted ford or a a repair facility to evaluate. There were no warning lamps or other indication. The axle simply broke abruptly. I thought it was a tire blow out until I saw the wheels tilted in. The vehicle is older, but I maintain it well.
#11590976 | WHEELS | | N/A miles
The rear axle broke for the second time on a Ford Windstar, after already breaking prior to a recall in 2010. It appears to have broken where a clamp was attached. This caused the rear wheels to fall into, and grind against the wheel well. This happened on a side street near my house. Had it happened at highway speeds, the rear wheels could have locked up or perhaps broken free causing loss of control. The axle problem has been known to Ford, but it is concerning that this is the second one to fail. I have not yet contacted ford or a a repair facility to evaluate. There were no warning lamps or other indication. The axle simply broke abruptly. I thought it was a tire blow out until I saw the wheels tilted in. The vehicle is older, but I maintain it well.

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Safety Rating for the 2000 FORD WINDSTAR

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 FORD WINDSTAR in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 FORD WINDSTAR

Ford Motor Company has issued 56 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 FORD WINDSTAR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

CSP-15-N-02 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

TSB-14-0168 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

FORD: SAFETY RECALL ON FRONT SUBFRAME LOWER CONTROL ARM (LCA) REAR ATTACHING FLANGE OR REAR BODY MOUNT THAT CAN SEPARATE FROM SUBFRAME IF VEHICLE IS OPERATED, FOR EXTENDED PERIOD, IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS. MODEL 1999-03 WINDSTAR.

04192 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SPARK KNOCK ON ACCELERATION - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINE ONLY. *TT

0338 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P0171/P0174 (SYSTEM TOO LEAN BANK 1 OR 2) STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

15438 — INTERIOR LIGHTING

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INOPERATIVE/FLICKERING DOME LAMP, LAMP STAYING ON ALL THE TIME, COMING ON BY ITSELF, OR INOPERATIVE WITH ANY DOOR AJAR INPUTS TO THE DOME LAMP. *TT

15439 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CONCERNS WITH THE HEADLAMPS THAT TURN ON AND A BLOWER MOTOR THAT WILL OPERATE WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION. *TT

15303 — VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE REAR WIPER MOTOR CONDITION. *TT

15350 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

EXHIBITING INSTRUMENT PANEL BEEPING SOUND, TRAC-CONTROL OFF LAMP ON, AND CODE B2477 STORED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODULE. *TT

011701 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT APPLICATION CHART. *ET

13812 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

SOME FLEET CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO DISABLE THE CHILD LOCK FEATURE ON THE SLIDING DOORS AND PREVENT IT FROM BEING ACCIDENTLY RE-ACTIVATED. *TT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 FORD WINDSTAR

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2000 FORD WINDSTAR.

Investigation EA08021 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Closed

Opened:

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

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