The plastic lens on my 1999 ford windstar headlights have clouded (not dirty) with age. The light emitted by them at night has decreased because of that. That has created a safety problem when driving at night. I cannot see as clearly or as far down the highway. This worries me. Ford has declined to replace them for free saying they have no recall on this problem. I work for an organization that has a fleet of fords. I have seen that same problem in the older fords. Ford motor company should replace the lens for free. No such problem existed in cars with glass headlights. Thank you!.
1999 Ford Windstar lights complaints
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Exterior bulb warning light came on left rear running light quit operating. Electical machanic stated rem module needs to be replace. This unit is vehicle specific and a cost of $300 and has to be programed by dealer for another charge.
When we open the doors, sometimes the interior lighting does not come on. Other times it blinks on and then goes off. Even other times it will blink quickly. Sometimes the lights come on and will not go off after doors have been closed. While driving the dashboard lighting will sometimes blink on and off as well. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer, but the could not reproduce the problem for the short time they had the vehicle. This makes since because of the intermittent nature of this problem. I am concerned that the dashboard lighting could be a safety issue or if the problem moves to other systems such as exterior lighting.
Consumer states that instrument light panel is not working at all. Dealer notified.
Intermittently the turn signals (left and right) fail to indicate the direction the vehicle will be turning. The dealer was contacted and replaced the dashboard cover which did not correct the problem. The odometer also sticks and once this happens all the other gauges stick as well. There are no a recalls for this vehicles VIN number. *mr
Fire under hood: previous electrical problems: interiors lights coming on and staying on, dealers unable to find problem or duplicate. Radio turning on and changing stations, components on its own. Replaced on 03/06/2000. Sliding doors opening while vehicle is moving and refusing to close. Dealer unable to find cause. Computerizes keys not working in ignition on two occasions. System being reprogram both times. Am side of radio not working at night five days before fire. Noted that when headlights are turned off, am works, but when turned back on nothing but static. 2) transmission: several occassions it would hardly pull up a hill, others the car would stay at one speed although my foot was not on the accelerator. Extra braking was needed to slow vehicle down or stop. 3) computer module replaced several times and still worked erractic through 08/16/2002. 4) speedometer cluster performed erractic until relaced to include mileage doubling for any mileage driven on a given day. 5) suspension problems: spindle connecting rod replaced 03/07/2002, struts and ball joints replaced 05/29/2002, and lower arms and tie rod ends replaced 06/07/2002.
Headlight switch broke off while turning on light switch. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. *ak
Consumer stated the check engine light would illuminate, the engine would hesitate when accelerating, the dealer replaced the cam sensor, crankshaft sensor, replaced all the plugs with platinum, and replaced the upper and lower intake gaskets.
Consumer noticed condensation in headlights. Dealer has been contacted. Technician stated that the headlights needed to be replaced. *ak the consumer stated that the entire headlight unit had to be replaced. After the three year warranty expired, the transmisson had to be replaced. The engine light had come on, and was told that it was the sensor.
Passenger's sliding door will not close correctly and dome light will come on. Contacted dealer. *ak the passenger sliding door comes ajar and the door light comes on in the dashboard. The dealer had tried to fix the problem eight times.
Passenger power door unlatches while driving, specifically around corners. Slow speeds-pulling out of parking lots. Door is also not shutting. Must be physically closed. Interior lights flash on an off while in a parked position with key in ignition. Clicking sound from turn signal comes on sporadically even though turn signal is not engaged.
Power sliding door would intermittently open while driving, or will not open when needed; vehicle been in the dealer shop on six occasions, and problem still occurring.. *ak consumer also states back seat collasped backwards, also battery dead from shorts in the wiring, light in the inside is on when it should be off , and also doors that may or maynot operate while vehicle is in motion, also getting false signals on instrument panel.
Rear dome light failed. Nlm
To avoid an accident conusmer depressed horn buttons, and horn would not sound. Consumer stated horn buttons have to be depressed very hard to sound.*ak the design of the horn and steering wheel assembly does not provide effective access to horn in emergency situations. Also, turn signal does not properly engage on curved road ways.
Power steering under carridge wentout which taken the power steering to the wheel. Vehicle is at the dealership waiting for parts. *ak the stereo system failed. Brake makes grinding noise. The rear door light keeps falling down whenever the door closed.
Rear dome lamp failed. Nlm
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