2000 FORD WINDSTAR Seat Belts Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Seat Belts Issues in the 2000 FORD WINDSTAR
5 seat belts 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.
5
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Seat Belts Complaints
MY SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN ME AS I STOPPED TO AVOID HITTING A CAR THAT HAD STOPPED SHORT IN FRONT OF ME AND MY CHEST HIT THE STEERING WHEEL HARD CAUSING BRUISING. THE SEAT BELT IS WORKING PROPERLY. I CALLED FORD TO INFORM THEM OF WHAT HAPPENED AND THEY SAID THERE IS NO RECALL FOR MY CAR REGARDING THE SEAT BELT. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND A PASSENGER SEATED IN THE SECOND ROW ON THE DRIVER SIDE STATED THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RETAIN HIM IN PLACE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON EVERY SEAT IN THE VEHICLE EXCEPT FOR THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AS WELL AS THE SECOND AND THIRD ROW MIDDLE SEATS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 70,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THREE SEAT BELTS IN HER VEHICLE WILL NOT ENGAGE. SHE FOUND A SAFETY RECALL ON THE INTERNET AND CALLED THE FORD DEALER WHO STATED THAT IT IS NOT A FORD RECALL. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT AND TWO REAR SIDE SEAT BELTS ARE NOT WORKING. THE PURCHASE DATE AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 86,000.
THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE DRIVER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. THE SMOKE WENT OUT ON ITS OWN. THE DRIVER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE SECOND INCIDENT INVOLVED THE TRANSMISSION EXPLODING WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK ONLY FOUR OF THE SEAT BELTS WORKED. *SC *JB
THE SEAT BELT FOLDED OVER ITSELF AND JAMMED IN THE GUIDE, WHICH PREVENTED THE BELT FROM RETRACTING.*AK *JB
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
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
16 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 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