Ford recall letter dated december 2011 recall number 09 s 09 speed control system modification. I recently took my ford windstar on janurary 3, 2013 for a recall. About a month later I drove over railroad tracks and now the vehicle is slow and won't pick up speed it makes a put put sound and has almost no power. I called the dealer to report the issue and they want $90.00 just to look at it even though it was just in the shop for the recall. I called ford customer complaint and all they say is they are not responsible for the ford dealer actions or inactions. The letter from ford was the main reason I took the van in because it says there is a fire hazard but now the van is a piece of junk. Ford refuses to recheck the vehicle and locate the real cause of the problem the vehicle is the only way for me to get around. Thanks ford for your attention and lack of concern. Signed dissatified victim of a scam.
1996 Ford Windstar acceleration problems
82 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 105,000. 5 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 82
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 105,000
- crashes
- 5
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Cruise control11
- Linkages4
- Accelerator pedal3
- Cables2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford Windstar acceleration problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Ford Windstar acceleration
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1‑888‑222‑2751.
Recall number 09V399000 · Recall details
What 1996 Ford Windstar owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My van was in great shape and great condition. I was driving to work on may 6th 2012 about 45-50 MPH entered the I-215 collector, started to smell a burned rubber smell, I looked at the temp gauge and it was normal, the van started to sputter like running out of gas, the van was not out of gas almost full, the service engine light started to flash on and off, I pulled over to the shoulder and came to a complete stop, looked at the temp gauge again and it still was normal, the burned rubber smell got worse and I noticed then a black smoke coming from under the hood. I got out of the van and stood at the front of the van to call aaa and the engine burst into flames under the hood. There was not indicator what so ever that the vehicle was overheating. This all occurred in about 5-10 minutes. The police came and could not put the fire out with extinguisher. The fire department had to put the fire out. It burned up my entire vehicle with all the contents inside. The fireman stated that even the front tires were burned up and melted. I did get pictures of what happened. I only had liability insurance so I thought I was just out of luck. A security specialist from work said that it sounded like the fire could have started due to a factory safety defect and told me to do some research. I did find that there was a recall on the speed switch or control on 1996 ford windstars. I always use my cruise control. I have filed a claim with my insurance based on a burn under the assumption that the fire occurred due to the speed control recall. Please let me know what I can do. I never received any notification of the recall or I would have taken it in to be fixed before this happened.
Ford windstar brake, ABS brake, cruise control, and speedometer/odometer electrical problems rear axle cracks!
The 1996 windstar had been parked in the garage (attached to the home) with the ignition off for several hours when fames were seen coming from the left rear quadrent of the engine compartment. It was obvious the fire could not be extinguished. The family left the home, which was soon completely destroyed.
I have a 1996 ford windstar van that caught fire while I was driving. The cruise control was on. The vehicle lost power, then a boom and there were flames around the firewall. The master cylinder, wiring harness, hoses etc. Were destroyed. The fire was located more on the driver's side of the vehicle. This vehicle has been more than properly maintained, and my mechanic can attest to this. This vehicle has not yet been repaired. I was not injured. This occurred prior to the current recall.
The cruise control deactivator sensor on the master brake cylinder shorted out due to brake fluid in it. This caused the wires to it to burn off the insulation and a large amount of smoke to enter the vehicle. All replacement parts are oem leading me to believe it is an on going problem.
Owner went to start vehicle, and it started smoking. Examination revealed scds (speed control deactivation switch) overheated and melted off, causing small fire in left rear of engine compartment.
The speed control pressure switch had caught fire due to being located below the master cylinder, needing to know how to get replaced.
Brake module to cruise control harness caught on fire. Similar models have this recalled by ford but not for the year for my windstar.
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford windstar. Approximately two weeks ago, the contact noticed smoke rising from under the hood of the vehicle while it was parked. He stated that the speed control switch and the wiring harness were melted from the inside. The switch was hanging from the master cylinder and fell towards the fuse box. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The vehicle was purchased from a private party. The engine size, failure mileage, and a valid VIN were unknown. The current mileage was 200,000.
Questions about the 1996 Ford Windstar acceleration
Does the 1996 Ford Windstar have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 82 complaints about the acceleration of the 1996 Ford Windstar, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Ford Windstar acceleration problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 105,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford Windstar acceleration?
Yes, 1 recall: 09V399000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Windstar have the most acceleration problems?
The Ford Windstar model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2002 (147 complaints), 2000 (138 complaints) and 2001 (127 complaints).
Other 1996 Ford Windstar problems
Engine 472Transmission 322Brakes 229Suspension 111Electrical 83Fuel system 53Steering 50Wheels 42Visibility 38Body 37Airbags 25Lights 21Tires 20Seat belts 18Locks 10Seats 6Driver assistance 1
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