2000 FORD WINDSTAR Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Problems
16 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Issues in the 2000 FORD WINDSTAR
16 engine and engine coolingenginegasoline complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 FORD WINDSTAR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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All Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Complaints
INTAKE MANIFOLD NEEDS REPLACED AND VALVE COVER. $1500.00 THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURER DEFECT/POOR DESIGN. A 6 YEAR OLD CAR SHOULD NOT NEED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACED. *JB
MY 2000 FORD WINDSTAR WILL STALL, WHILE DRIVING, WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER TO THE ENGINE, BRAKING SYSTEM AND STEERING SYSTEM IN A 3800 POUND VEHICLE. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, BUT REPEATS ITSELF EVERY 2 OR 3 WEEKS OR SO. THE LAST TIME IT CAUSED MY WIFE TO TRANSVERSE INTO A STOP SIGN CONTROLLED INTERSECTION IN A POPULATED RESIDENTIAL AREA OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY WITHOUT BRAKES OR STEERING. IT HAS HAPPENED 15 TIMES TO MYSELF AND MY WIFE AND TWICE TO SOUTH BAY FORD SINCE APPROXIMATELY NOV OF 2004. I BELIEVE THAT FORD DISPATCHED ENGINEERS TO SOUTH BAY FORD IN HAWTHORNE CALIFORNIA WHO STATED THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE OF FUEL TANK DESIGN AND IS NOT CORRECTABLE. SOUTH BAY FORD AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY TOGETHER APPEAR TO BE READY TO RETURN THE VEHICLE TO ME WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS "DON'T LET THE FUEL TANK DROP BELOW 1/4 OF...
WE HAVE OWNED THIS 2000 FORD WINDSTAR SINCE FEBRUARY OF 2002. I HAVE LOST COUNT OF HOW MANY TIMES WE HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALER BECAUSE OF THE POOR GAS MILEAGE. IT WAS GETTING 13 MPG AND THE DEALER SAID THAT WAS NORMAL. BUT OVER THE PAST 3 MONTHS WE HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALER 8 TIMES BECAUSE OF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED THE UPPER/LOWER INTAKE GASKETS, FUEL PUMP, FUEL FILTER, FUEL LINE, MASS OXYGEN FLOW SENSOR, BOTH O2 SENSORS, VALVE COVER GASKETS, AND A COUPLE OF OTHER THINGS TOO. THE GAS MILEAGE ACTUALLY GOT WORSE AFTER SEVERAL OF THE REPAIRS. WE ARE AVERAGING BETWEEN 9 - 10 MPG. IN ADDITION TO THE ENGINE PROBLEMS, OUR DOOR LOCKS DON'T WORK RIGHT AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTS DON'T WORK AT ALL AUTOMATICALLY...WE HAVE TO TURN THEM ON AND OFF. THE DOOR LOCKS ON THE...
#8017307
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VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED. IT HAS BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALER 15 TIMES. DEALER CANNOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM, COMPUTER SHOWS NO ERROR CODE.*AK
#8017308
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TRANSMISSION WILL DOWNSHIFT VERY ROUGHLY, DRIVER GETS THROWN FORWARD. DEALER CANNOT FIND CAUSE.*AK THE TRANSMISSION WAS DOWN SHIFTING WITH A TERRIBLE JOLT AT LOW SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO START WHEN COLD AND DAMP, ALSO WHEN THE IGNITION WAS SWITCHED OFF AND THEN BACK TO START THE ENGINE FIRES AND RUNS. THE VEHICLE STALLING WAS DETERMINED TO BE FUEL PUMP FAILURE. THE GAS MILEAGE DROPPED FROM 23 MPG TO 16 MPG AND THE VEHICLE BURNS MORE OIL. THE LIGHTS FLICKER WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT AND A/C IS ON, ALSO THE VEHICLE SHAKES WHILE IDLING WITH THE A/C ON. THE DRIVER?S SEAT CUT AND SLASHED THE CONSUMER?S CLOTHING. THERE WAS A WEAK GREEN LIGHT FROM THE BATTERY. VEHICLE VIBRATES AT HIGH SPEED. THE DRIVER?S DOOR WAS DIFFICULT TO SHUT. *YH
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MANUFACTURER STATES; VAN IS BUILT TO THEIR SPECIFACTIONS, THUS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
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AT 35 MPH ENGINE WILL MAKE A CLUNKING NOISE WITH NO WARNING. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
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VEHICLE IS USING 1 QUART OF OIL IN 1000 MILES. VEHICLE INSPECTED BY FORD TECH ENGINEER. FOUND NO EXTERIOR OIL LEAKAGE AND STATES VEHICLE OPERATING AS DESIGNED AT THIS TIME. *TT TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE PAN GASKET. THE SERVO COVER WAS RESEALED. UPDATED *JB
#8008558
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A TICKING NOISE CONTINUES TO COME FROM ENGINE WHEN RUNNING AND WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM IS REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
#8005895
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AFTER HITTING BRAKES VEHICLE APPEARS TO LOSE POWER, AND FEELS LIKE IT'S GOING TO LURCH FORWARD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
#886485
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THERE WAS A CHURPING NOISE ON RIGHT DRIVER'S SIDE OF CAR, TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED HOUSING FOR MOTOR.*AK
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MOTOR REPLACED AT 20000 MILES. 2 WEEKS LATER, NEW MOTOR WAS KNOCKING LIKE FIRST ONE AFTER 500 MILES. CURRENTLY, THIRD MOTOR WILL BE INSTALLED. CONSUMER TRYING TO GIVE VEHICLE BACK. *AK
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SINCE VEHICLE'S LAST MOTOR WAS PUT IN, WHEN SHIFTING GEARS, IT SOUNDED LIKE ENGINE WAS READY TO FALL OUT.*AK CONSUMER ENDED UP TRADING VEHICLE, DEALER OFFERED A BUY BACK. *SLC
#731213
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THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE TURNING LEFT. NEARLY HIT BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. DESPITE REASSURANCE FROM DEALER THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN FIXED, WE ARE CONCERNED THE VEHICLE REMAINS UNSAFE. THESE CONCERNS WERE HEIGHTENED BY THE SEPTEMBER 12, 2000 ARTICLE IN THE NEW YORK TIMES.
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WHILE DRIVING ENGINE WILL BEGIN TO STALL AND SUDDENLY DIE OUT, CAUSING A LOSS OF ALL POWER. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
SOON AFTER PARKING VEHICLE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE WITHOUT ANY INDICATION IN CAR PORT. *AK CONSUMER HEARD LOUD NOISE LIKE A HIGH- PRESSURE LEAK AND IN A MANNER OF SECONDS A WHITE SMOKE TURNED TO BLACK AND THEN TO FLAMES. FLAMES WAS COMMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. *YH
Other 2000 FORD WINDSTAR Problem Areas
Electrical System
172 complaints
Suspensionrear
156 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
148 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
131 complaints
Suspension
129 complaints
Service Brakes
124 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
105 complaints
Structureframe And Members
92 complaints
Power Train
54 complaints
Service Brakes Electric
51 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
49 complaints
Structurebodydoor
44 complaints
Steering
42 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
40 complaints
Unknown Or Other
40 complaints
Structurebody
34 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
32 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
30 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
29 complaints
Structure
29 complaints
Suspensionfront
29 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
28 complaints
Tires
26 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
21 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
21 complaints
Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly
20 complaints
Wheels
19 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
18 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
16 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
15 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
15 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
15 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
13 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
12 complaints
Engine
11 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
11 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
10 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
10 complaints
Air Bags
9 complaints
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
9 complaints
Traction Control System
8 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
8 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
7 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
7 complaints
Exterior Lighting
7 complaints
Seats
7 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
6 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
6 complaints
Equipment
6 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
6 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
6 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
6 complaints
Visibility
6 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
5 complaints
Interior Lighting
5 complaints
Seat Belts
5 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
5 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
5 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
5 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
4 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
4 complaints
Parking Brake
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
4 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
4 complaints
Visibilitywiper
4 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
3 complaints
Power Traindriveline
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn
2 complaints
Steeringlinkages
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
2 complaints
Suspensionrearaxlespindle
2 complaints
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
2 complaints
Tiressidewall
2 complaints
Trailer Hitches
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
2 complaints
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert
1 complaint
Child Seat
1 complaint
Child Seatshellbooster
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentotherlabels
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint