1998 Ford Windstar lights problems

45 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 123,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 45
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 123,000
crashes: 1
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Headlights
8
Turn signal: switch
1
Turn signal
1
Tail lights
1
Headlights: concealment devices
1
Brake lights: switch
1
Brake lights
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Ford Windstar lights problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Ford Windstar lights

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Headlights 9

Related recalls

Exterior lightingReported June 19, 2000 · 20,637 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: mini vans, light pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles. Off lease canadian vehicles equipped with daytime running lights which meet canadian requirements and not the photometric requirements of fmvss 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." according to ford, the vehicles were imported into the u.s. Erroneously.
Risk: The light given off from the daytime running lights is brighter than allowed by u.s. Standards.
Remedy: Dealers will be advised to deactivate the running light function and to complete any outstanding safety recalls on these vehicles.

Recall number 00V168000 · Recall details

What 1998 Ford Windstar owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 25, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · NY

I needed the starter replaced, my brakes, I'm having electrical issues, my car stops when it wants to in the middle of the highway,.. It makes noises when I'm turning, I have rust coming from under my car. The signal lights flickers

Filed Aug 29, 2012 · Lights · OK

Light will not reset even after replacing part.

Filed Dec 13, 2011 · Body, Brakes · 114,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle taken to a local mechanic for inspection of the sub frame when the contact was advised that the sub frame was severely corroded and that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact stated that the brake lines were also found to be corroded. The brake lines were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the sub frame failure and denied any assistance with the repair. The sub frame was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 114,000. The tie rods, front wheel bearings and battery had to be replaced within one year of owning the vehicle. The wheel cylinders, brake adjusters, spring kit, drums, rotors, shoes, and pads all had to be replaced. Also, the turn signal level stopped working for the left side. When the brake was applied, it went to the floor and then pulsated back up, and then the ABS light illuminated. Updated 02/01/12

Filed May 24, 2010 · Body, Electrical · MS

I have a 1998 ford windstar. It first started with my cruise control switch catching on fire and causing wires under my hood to burn... Now for the last year I have been having problems with my passenger sliding door..the sensor on the dash would show that the door was ajar(not closed) I could take the battery cable off for a while and the door light would go off. Now I have had to remove all the bulbs in the lights inside the van to keep my battery from running down this morning I get up and my battery is dead and acid from the battery is all over the post and cable wires. I talk to my mechanic he says this is due to some problem in the electrical system he said he has had to work on several windstars for the same problemsome kind of sensor fault defect.

Filed Apr 27, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · 230,000 miles · TN

Vehicle is a 1998 ford windstar. While driving the windshield washer,seat belt,and door ajar warning lights flash on and off. While this is happening the wiper blades stop working,power windows will not operate and on a few occasions the headlights will blink with the warning lights. I understand that this is an old vehicle but I have researched this issue and have found hundreds of complaints about the same problem. Not just restricted to this year. It is also an issue that happens just after a few years of service. I would think that wiper blades malfunctioning due to an electrical issue would be a safety concern.

Filed Jun 9, 2008 · Lights · NC

Interior light as well as beeping noise ringing nonstop while all doors are shut correctly. Dash light also stays on computer issue with system.

Filed Jan 21, 2008 · Engine, Lights · 220,000 miles · NC · fire

Two weeks ago our 1998 ford windstar minivan, with 220,000 miles on it, caught fire under the hood while parked, and was totally destroyed. We had been carefully following the maintenance schedule from ford motor company. During the week before the fire, we had problems with the interior lights not always turning off when we exited the van.

Filed Apr 19, 2007 · Lights · 123,000 miles · CA

1998 ford windstar - failure of brake pressure switch; caused all brake fluid to leak out of master cylinder, and subsequent brake failure. No accident caused (fortunately), could have been disastrous or fatal. Wife noticed that she could not stop vehicle just before entering the freeway; used the emergency brake to stop and drive the windstar home. I discovered massive amount of brake fluid had leaked onto the surrounding area, and the #30 fuse for cruise control, and ABS had blown.

Filed May 3, 2006 · Lights · NJ

1998 windstar headlights are extremely clouded making low beams useless. *ts the headlight are cloudy on the inside and the outside and cannot be polished. The dealer indicated that this was a common problem.

Filed Nov 22, 2005 · Lights · FL

Headlight power reduced due to hazy len's.

Questions about the 1998 Ford Windstar lights

Does the 1998 Ford Windstar have lights problems?

Owners have filed 45 complaints about the lights of the 1998 Ford Windstar, 3% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Ford Windstar lights problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 123,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford Windstar lights?

Yes, 1 recall: 00V168000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Ford Windstar have the most lights problems?

The Ford Windstar model years with the most lights complaints are 2003 (54 complaints), 1995 (50 complaints) and 1998 (45 complaints).