Speed control does not engage. There is smell of gas with tank full and stationary . This vehicle not driven often so maybe a month between occurrences.
1995 Ford Windstar electrical problems
168 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 126,000. 7 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 168
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 126,000
- crashes
- 7
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Ignition32
- Wiring: front underhood20
- Alternator/generator/regulator19
- Ignition: module15
- Wiring: interior/under dash14
- Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers11
- Wiring11
- Ignition: switch9
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford Windstar electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Ford Windstar electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
- What is wrong
- The wiring harness insulation can abrade on a brace that runs from the instrument panel to the cowl.
- Risk
- This condition can result in an electrical short and possibly a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a shield on the instrument panel to cowl brace, and installation of a piece of convolute wrap material on one of the adjacent harnesses.
Recall number 94V222000 · Recall details
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- The alternator output wire was not connected tightly to the power distribution box.
- Risk
- This can result in overheating of the connection and a possible vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the connection. Vehicles with visible damage to the plastic power distribution box housing will have the the underhood harness, including the power distribution box, replaced.
Recall number 94V223000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Engine compartment fires
Ea08-021 is closed with ford's actions in recall 09v‑399 recalling approximately 4.5 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).with this recall ford has now recalled all of the approximate 16 million ford model vehicles that were manufactured from my 1992 through 2003 with a texas instruments scds.the federal safety agency will continue to monitor the recalled vehicles to ensure remedies installed by ford tomitigate the potential for scds related fires are effective.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached closing report for further details.
EA08021
Engine compartment fires
Odi has received 134 consumer complaints, 285 manufacturer complaints, and 137 manufacturer warranty claims alleging incidents of engine compartment fire in model year (my) 1995 thru 2003 ford windstar vehicles.two of the odi complaints allege the fires caused structural damage to the complainant's home.of the 134 odi complaints, 36 allege the fire occurred while the vehicle was parked, 72 allege the fire occurred while the vehicle was running and 26 of the complaints do not specify if the vehicle was running or not.further review of the odi complaints shows that 72 allege that the speed control deactivation switch (scds) caused the fire and 10 allege that the scds leaked brake fluid on to the ABS module resulting in the fire.there were 52 that did not identify a cause or that identified miscellaneous other causes.odi has also received 89 complaints ( not counted in this resume) alleging that the scds developed a brake fluid leak.thirteen of these complaints say that the leak at the scds resulted in braked fluid reaching the ABS module.this pe has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea) to further evaluate the cause of the fires and assess the scope, frequency, and safety consequences of the alleged defect.
PE08035
What 1995 Ford Windstar owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle restarted after several attempts, but the failure recurred and the vehicle stalled. The contact complained of a clicking noise coming from the fuse box before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.
Abs brake warning light (yellow) comes on while driving and won't go off.
Ford windstar ABS/brake light still comes on after recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. While parked at a gas station, the vehicle caught fire from under the hood without warning. The manufacturer advised the vehicle was under an unknown recall and an investigator would further inspect the vehicle for the cause of the fire. The vehicle was repaired under the unknown recall however, the contact stated the brake warning light illuminated following repairs. The contact had not had any problems with the braking system before repairs. The contact spoke with the manufacturer who provided no assistance and he was unable to locate a dealer who would make further repairs to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 170,000 and the current was 177,000.
My speedometer and odometer stopped working a couple of days ago on my 1995 ford windstar. I got on the internet and found the recall having to do with the ABS brake light. I understand that my car could catch fire when unattended. We have been losing brake fluid for some time. When the area in question for the recall under the brake master cylinder was inspected, there was indeed fluid leaking. We have also had an ABS light on the dash lighting for some time. My husband has just been adding brake fluid, but now the light doesn't even light. I don't know about the cruise control not working. My mechanic will look at it before ford does.
Our 1995 ford windstar burned. The building in which it was parked also burned along with a 1990 pace arrow motor home, a 2008 harley davidson motorcycle $5000.00 dollars worth of lumber and several thousand dollars worth of miscellaneous material.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle shut down completely. The vehicle was towed to her residence. The vehicle was inoperable for 1 to 2 months. A local mechanic stated that the wires located near the engine were burned and that the vehicle was "junk" and that the engine needed to be replaced. She also stated that the vehicle experienced electrical issues and that the power locks never functioned correctly. The dealer advised her that the repairs would cost $3,000. The manufacturer was not informed about the failure; however, she did receive recall notice (09v399000). She no longer owns the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were approximately 179,000.
2 years after vehicle was purchased brand new, the door chime would not turn off nor the dome light. I still have the vehicle and had it inspected and worked on over 10 times and no one can fix it.
My husband turned on our 1995 ford windstar and noticed a brake light on. He left it running, opened the hood and was about to check the master cylinder when a fire erupted below the brake master cylinder (all he had done was open the hood). *tr updated 12/30/08 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle had some electrical problems days prior. Updated 01/05/09.
Questions about the 1995 Ford Windstar electrical
Does the 1995 Ford Windstar have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 168 complaints about the electrical of the 1995 Ford Windstar, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1995 Ford Windstar electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 126,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Ford Windstar electrical?
Yes, 2 recalls: 94V222000, 94V223000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Windstar have the most electrical problems?
The Ford Windstar model years with the most electrical complaints are 2003 (280 complaints), 2002 (261 complaints) and 2001 (223 complaints).
Other 1995 Ford Windstar problems
Engine 1,613Transmission 875Brakes 506Fuel system 148Suspension 145Acceleration 116Visibility 105Body 99Airbags 92Steering 75Lights 50Seat belts 41Wheels 38Locks 29Tires 22Seats 11Driver assistance 3
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