Tl* the contact 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate to accelerate and stalled without warning. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
1999 Ford Windstar electrical complaints
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Abs light keeps coming on. Replaced all speed sensors and front axle tone rings even rebuild the ABS control module. This is costing me allot of money and the ABS light still come on even after I have completed all the necessary repairs. Ford needs to recall these windstars to make the necessary repairs for these vehicles.
I have a 1999 ford windstar mini van . My instrument cluster goes crazy all gauges just go up and down uncontrollably. I never know how much gas I have or how fast I am going and my ABS brake lite stays on always. And my front lower control arm is bending.
Abs light traction control light and battery light on cause ABS hcu and ecu bad.
Van purchased used. Okay at first, then without warning the gauges (speed, fuel, tachometer, temperature) would start jumping wildly or top out and stick at max. Happened multiple times. Could sometimes clear by disconnecting and reconnecting battery cables. Have replaced battery twice. Replaced the gauge console. The o/d light (for the transmission) started coming on but does go off when you depress the o/d button - mechanic said that would indicate electrical problem. Now with key in the ignition, won't start but all the gauges jump wildly. You really can't rely on the gauges to be correct - I'm going 120 MPH and I'm sitting still! Ford did replace the rear axle that was recalled. I don't know what to expect next. Is there any recall that I missed on the electrical system or a real fix for this problem?
Tl - the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that while at a stop traffic light, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the air conditioner was leaking and admitting smoke. A private mechanic repaired the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 100,080. The VIN was not available. Djr
Van is jumping at stop light with brake on, started making a clunking sound around 55 (unknown) power windows stopped working on right side. Only 92000 miles on van everything going wrong at once. Van feels unsafe. Do not have enough money to replace. Is there any recalls for this stuff? Knocking noise in rear.
My battery has been dying due to bad sensors, when I did get it started it became stuck high revving ,the car accelerated and smashed into the curb in front of me, and the brakes wouldn't work so even when I stepped on the brakes to put in reverse the car went flying into the curb behind me, I finally got the vehicle to a complete stop by pulling up the emergency brake. Then I had the car towed to my house.
Abs light comes on intermittently.
Abs dash light is always on and there is no ABS function on ice. Brakes function okay otherwise. The loss of the ABS feature is troubling as I have to drive on the interstate as well as rural roads which don't get cleared quickly in the winter. Local ford service writer indicated approximately $99.00 to hook up to tester with no guarantee of repair, just cancellation of the code!!! I have run into numerous problems with faulty ford connectors, (cruise control malfunction, fuel gauge giving incorrect reading, running out of gas with gauge showing 1/4 tank, requiring a tow!).
Gauges randomly start swinging all over the place. Tachometer jammed into parking indicator and both the tachometer and parking needles are now broken off. It is hard to tell what gear the van is in without counting the clicks. I am going to have the gauge cluster rebuilt. I will do the removal and installation myself to save money. I will also have to install a new shift indicator. This seems to be a very common complaint with this car, and though it is quite old now, it is a safety issue that should be addressed by ford.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that the rear passenger's side door was smoking. The contact assumed that he door was smoking due to an electrical failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 168,000.
All the gauges on the instrument panel begin erratic behavior. They click back and forth independently. Sometimes they all just stop working, and sometimes they all jump back and forth, but it happens every time I drive the car.
Abs and trac failure lights come on, windows won't go up and down, cruise control cuts in and out and the check engine light flashes when cruise is on. Ford refuses to deal with this situation and stand by their product.
Abs light is on, cruise control stopped working suddenly, three of the windows stopped working suddenly. Power locks stopped working also.
Abs lights been on and off intermittently for a very long time since I've owned this van ford need to fix these.
Starting about a year ago, the speedometer, RPM meter swings around. Odometer light doesn't come on when you start the car and little while later odometer light comes on. Fuel guage also shows incorrect amount of fuel. I think the whole odometer control panel is non-functional.
After purchasing van, not even one month later all lights started to turn on engine, ABS now n and its a rear light on gauge panel also we are in the middle of trying to get decent price for the freeze plug which also needs to be replaced because there is a leak of coolant from the bottom of van. Other wise its ok to drive. One I thing I didn't mention is the seat its struck it wont move back or forward with the electrical button.
In march, 2007, the transmission in my 1999 ford windstar died at 106,653 miles. I paid $2,985.91 to have the transmission replaced at the local ford dealership in lebanon, oregon. In may of 2012, at 174,000 miles, I started having problems with the transmission again. The first repair shop I took it to told me the transmission was dead and that I needed to replace it. The second repair shop I took it to told me that the computer chip was bad and that it had probably damaged the transmission. I was told that I could replace the computer chip and see how long the transmission would last before it totally died.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted white smoke and caught on fire. There were no injuries as a result of the fire however, the vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was inspected and the failure was located at the wiring harness and the ABS pump module, which was leaking brake fluid. The failure caused the wiring harness to become burned. The failure and the current mileage was 86,037.
The windstar was parked in our driveway outside. Engine cold and turned off. Our son saw smoke outside coming from the engine compartment. We raised the hood carefully and put fire out with fire ext. And garden hose. Fire was under the brake master cylinder on the drivers side engine compartment. Wiring harness burned and other components by speed control deactivation switch catching fire. We had this switch replaced in a ford recall, but appears the repair was done incorrectly (fuse installed on wrong side of wiring harness, allowing the switch to remain hot). So fortunate that the car was not parked in the garage, for I would not be writing this review today!
I start my 99 ford windstar with my wife inside the vehicle and my two daugthers and my son when I saw smoke comming true the hood then I open the hood and my surprise was the brake pressure differential deactivation switch on fire I was so scared then I just take my kids and wife out of the vehicle and comback to stop the fire thanks god I have fire extinguisher close but we have to stop this from happening to someone else.
The antilock brakes light stays on,and ABS does not work. Ford did recall related to the brakes fluid causing a fire, now the cruise control does not work.ABS is a safety issue . This is a manufacturer defect and should be corrected. Please don't wait until more people die. Recall this shabby workmanship.
1999 ford windstar: the brake pressure differential deactivation switch (scds) (2b264) located under the master cylinder (behind the air filter) has leaked an excessive amount of brake fluid. The fluid accumulates on the power connectors for the ABS brake system which are powered by fuses 101 and 102 and are both 40 amp. The cruise control has failed and we are fearful that this leaking brake fluid will cause a fire.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the cruise control, speedometer, odometer, tacometer and the fuel gauge were inoperable. The contact also stated that the anti lock braking light was constantly illuminated. In addition, the contact had to replace the brake fluid numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to have the failures diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 40,000.
Intermittent problem: problems indicated by on board message center reads "check brake lamps", "check tail lamps" check head lamps" check rear turn lamps", "check front turn lamps", noticed that interior lights will not work, auto locks will not work, key remote will not lock or unlock vehicle or open doors. Get no codes from o b d ii. Scanner. Have replaced battery because it was 6 years old and wasn't putting out proper amps. Thought would solve problem. It didn't. Thought disconnecting battery for 30 min. Would reset computer. Seamed to work a couple of times, however, now believe it was just coincidence. Sometimes when I start the vehicle everything is fine, however while driving, the message reappears and none the above mentioned, no longer work again. This is a driving hazard.
Abs light is on continuously. Overdrive jumping in and out of gear after driving it 30 minutes or more. I read the recall and safety report that brake fluid leaks on the ABS switch connected to the master cylinder which can cause a catastrophic fire. I didn't receive anything in the mail from ford on my vehicle on this problem as of yet. Also the coolant line that ran under port injection was welded leaking water where it connects to the thermostat housing.
Intermittent ABS light coming on and no cruise control functionality.
Erratic behavior of the instrument cluster. All of the gauges; e.g, the speedometer and RPM gauges jump rapidly from 0 MPH all the way as far as it will go, the gas gage jumps rapidly from empty to full and back again, temp from cold to hot etc. This happens often and then resumes normal activity again for a uncertain time. It;s really frightening when occurring. The ford dealer here, yukon ok, states the only cure is to replace the whole thing at a ridiculous cost of $ 632.00. The problem started in april of 2011 and continues today. We try not to drive it when this is going on.
Abs light on/off intermittently. Module replaced by ford dealer twice. Light still keeps coming on.
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