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2001 FORD WINDSTAR Electrical Systemwiring Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 2001 FORD WINDSTAR

4 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

4
Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints

#10202741 | Fire
MY FAMILY AND I WERE EXITING THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY AT EXIT 25A ON WED 8/8 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:30PM. SPARKS WERE NOTICEABLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE SPARKS WERE COMING FROM UNDER THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HOOD. AS WE WENT THROUGH THE TOLL BOOTH AND ONTO THE EXIT RAMP TO ROUTE 7, SMOKE BEGAN COMING IN THE AIR VENTS. AT THAT TIME I PULLED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE RAMP AND LOOKED IN THE REAR OF THE CAR FOR A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. UNFORTUNATELY I DID NOT HAVE ONE IN THE CAR. I THEN WENT TO ASSIST MY WIFE WITH GETTING OUR 5 YEAR OLD SON OUT OF THE BACK SEAT. AT THAT TIME I NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD ON THE LEFT SIDE. WE EXITED THE VEHICLE AND ANOTHER PERSON ASSISTED ME WITH GETTING VARIOUS BELONGINGS OUT. WE THEN WAITED FOR...
#10182018 | Fire
TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING THE 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN HE STARTED THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT BEGAN TO SMELL WIRES BURNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE SAW SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE DRIVER'S FRONT SEAT AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE WAS LOCATED UNDER THE DRIVER'S FRONT SEAT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,000. THE FIRE WENT OUT BY ITSELF. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVABLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 138000.
#10173400 |
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35MPH ON A STREET IN RAINY WEATHER, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. A BYSTANDER ALERTED THE CONTACT THAT THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. UPON INITIAL INSPECTION THE CONTACT DETERMINED THE REAR BRAKE WIRING HARNESS WAS WET AND CORRODED FROM RAINWATER AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE ALERTED.
#10169215 |
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN AN IDLE POSITION, SMOKE BEGAN COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNALS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. UPON INSPECTION, THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH AND THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WERE OBSERVED TO BE COMPLETELY BURNT. THE SERVICE DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE BEGAN IN THE DEACTIVATION SWITCH. THE DEALER REFUSED TO OFFER A NEW CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH AND WIRING FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER ALERTED THE CONTACT THAT REPLACEMENT PARTS THAT WERE AVAILABLE WERE DEFECTIVE.

Other 2001 FORD WINDSTAR Problem Areas

Service Brakes Hydraulic 223 complaints Electrical System 201 complaints Service Brakes 193 complaints Suspension 188 complaints Suspensionrear 151 complaints Structureframe And Members 141 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 101 complaints Steering 57 complaints Service Brakes Electric 53 complaints Structurebody 53 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 48 complaints Power Train 43 complaints Unknown Or Other 41 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 38 complaints Structure 38 complaints Structurebodydoor 32 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 29 complaints Suspensionfront 29 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 26 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 25 complaints Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly 25 complaints Wheels 24 complaints Air Bags 23 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 21 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 18 complaints Traction Control System 17 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 17 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 16 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 16 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 16 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 14 complaints Exterior Lighting 13 complaints Power Traindriveline 12 complaints Engine 11 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 11 complaints Parking Brake 11 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 11 complaints Tires 11 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 10 complaints Seats 9 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 9 complaints Equipment 8 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 8 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 8 complaints Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 8 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 8 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 7 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 6 complaints Seat Belts 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 6 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 5 complaints Seat Beltsfront 5 complaints Visibility 5 complaints Visibilitywindshield 5 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 4 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 4 complaints Interior Lighting 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 4 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 4 complaints Suspensionrearaxlespindle 4 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 4 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 3 complaints Equipment Adaptivemobility 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 3 complaints Seatsmidrear Assembly 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 3 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 3 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 3 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 3 complaints Suspensionmultiple Axle 3 complaints Visibilitywiper 3 complaints Child Seat 2 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Parking Brakeindicator Light 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 2 complaints Service Brakes Air 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 2 complaints Suspensionrearshock Absorber 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 2 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 2 complaints Wheelsrim 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Trailer Hitches 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint
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