2000 ford windstar se. Speed control deactivation switch which is housed on the brake master cylinder is leaking , and has corroded the wiring harness beneath, rendering the cruise control inoperative. If this was not investigated, it could lead to an engine compartment fire, unannounced.
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To do with on going investigation on the federal safety agency action number : pe08035 the federal safety agency ford / windstar 1995-2003 component : electrical system electrical system:wiring vehicle speed control I have replaced two of these speed control items on my master cylinder and now am having problems with the ABS module, it is faulting out and was told it needs to be replaced. At nearly $1000 to replace has not happened yet...
I was parked on a street in my town when smoke began pouring out of the hood of my van. I drove to nearest mechanic, who discovered that the cruise control switch had burned and was spreading. Mechanic removed piece (it is in my possession). Had to have van repaired by ford but they said it was not on recall list (I have a 2000 ford windstar mini van). I feel ford should add my make and model to the list of recalled vehicles. They should also reimburse me for repairs and damages.
Cruise control relay switch,leaking brake fluid under the master cylinder on 2000 windstar,cruise control doesn't work any more.
I previously reported in the federal safety agency odi number 10242689 a failure of the speed control deactivation switch causing a dangerous leak of brake fluid onto the wires below. This has been recalled in several other models of ford vehicles with the same year range (but not the windstar) and was brought to my attention by the ABS light coming on within seconds of driving. As a follow up, I had the switch replaced by the dealer but was then informed that the leaking fluid had also damaged the ABS control module.
Abs light came on intermittently, took it in for repair at a local shop and was told it was just a malfunctioning sensor, but that ABS was still functioning. Recently ABS light began coming on again on a daily basis. This time I took it to the dealer and was informed brake fluid was leaking at the speed control deactivation switch at the master cylinder. I was informed that it was very dangerous and could result in a fire and that my ABS system would not function properly in an emergency braking situation. The dealer mentioned there was a recall to replace this switch and clean the wires for several ford vehicles in my year range, but not the windstar. A quick search found volumes of other windstar owner complaints describing this very defect.
Abs light comes on, leaking brake fluid, cruise control does not come on.
Abs & traction control dash lights on continuously. Speedometer not accurate & no cruise control operation. No ABS brakes?
Before we bought the van we noticed the brake light was on and the cruise control didn't work we asked the car dealer about it he was very vague (surprise) said the brake was a sensor thing in the emergency brake wiggle it and it would go away plus the cc was probable a fuse thing. So we bought it anyways (we really needed it) then the ABS light kept coming in we got new brakes th at helped for about a day then everything started to light up again we took it for inspection ask about cc for an upcoming trip mechanic said it was a leaking brake line and would order the part. He put on the new part and said to check about a recall so I got on the internet and found information about the fire hazard and then was LED here to report what had happened with ours.
I purchased this vehicle about 2 years ago and began having problems right away. The ABS light comes on and goes off quite often. At about 125,000 miles I had problems with the brakes and could not drive the car. My o/d light also began to flash and my speedometer jumped up and down while I was driving. I took it to a shop and had to have a speed sensor replaced. A day later the problem happened again and I had to have the sensor replaced again. The ABS light began to come on again a few days later. Now I have a light on the panel (the master lighting switch). When I turn off the headlights and parking lights, the parking lights come back on. I used to be able to turn them off and sometimes they would stay off, but now I have to disconnect the battery every time I park and reconnect it to drive the car. Also, one by one, all of the power locks are going out. The only one that works correctly is the one for the rear door (trunk). The rear windows can open, but sometimes it takes days of trying before I can get them to close again.
The front driver-side floor mat that was replaced because of recall the federal safety agency campaign id number : 01v207000 is still defective. The recall replacement is actually worse than the original. The front driver-side mat curls in the upper-right and interferes with the gas pedal.
Cruise control deactivation switch is leaking brake fluid, which caused a fuse to blow resulting in lose of some speedometer, mileage, and heating/cooling system. This has been checked out, evaluated, and documented by a certified mechanic. The mechanic has since disconnected the cruise control.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. When the vehicle was purchased, all the door locks operated properly. However, at 60,000 miles, the doors do not lock and cannot be opened from the passenger compartment. In addition, the interior lights fail to illuminate when the doors are opened. Furthermore, the cruise control cannot be deactivated unless the brake pedal is depressed. The failure mileage was 60,000.
The vehicle caught fire 4 hours after it had been parked. The fire originated under the hood on the driver's side. The vehicle is a total loss and has cost my family a substantial amount of time and money with no resolution from my insurance company.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. While driving 50 MPH with the cruise control activated, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. He pulled off the road and small flames were present. The fire was extinguished with a rag. The underhood of the vehicle was burned. A worker at a local dealer arrived at the scene and disconnected the deactivation switch. The manufacturer stated that the year, make, and model was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The current and failure mileages were 97,000. Updated 02-13-08
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate after coming to a stop. Prior to the failure, the vehicle had been driven 25 MPH. He had to shut off and restart the vehicle. The overdrive and check engine lights remained illuminated. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. As of december 14, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 45,000 and current mileage was 60,575.
Have had constant problems with my 2000 ford windstar since 40,000 miles. Have already done the overhaul for the check engine light and the ABS light still comes on and off daily for the last 3 years. Replaced the cruise control activation switch 2 years ago, but I guess the leaking fluids have destroyed my ecu. Also have cleaned and checked all wheel sensors which has not helped at all. I used to be a ford man, but after these problems and $$$ spend, I'm very cautious of fords now!
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. While the contact, a mechanic, was repairing his vehicle, he had to replace the fuse because the antilock brake light was not working. As soon as he replaced the fuse, he smelled brake fluid burning and noticed smoke coming from the vehicle. He disconnected the vehicle speed control and noticed that the cruise deactivation switch was leaking and the brake fluid shorted out the wiring. The contact believed that the ford windstars should be included in the recall. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 104,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. While driving 50 MPH, the cruise control would not engage. The dealer stated that brake fluid leaked into the wiring harness and cruise control module, which caused a short. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The current and failure mileages were 113,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The contact has taken the vehicle to a mechanic where the mechanic stated that his speed control switch is burned out. There is a recall out on this issue but not on his VIN. The current mileage was 17,000 and failure mileage was 13,000. Jp
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The contact stated that the cruise control stopped working approximately one month ago. She took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the cause of failure was due to brake fluid leaking from the switch that goes into the master cylinder. The contact was informed that a fire could have occurred. The current and failure mileages were 101,000.
My wife was driving our 2000 ford windstar van home when she noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Soon after seeing the smoke, she saw fire. She quickly pulled the vehicle into a parking lot, got our 2 kids ( age 5 and 7 ) out of the vehicle. She then asked for assistance from a business . They proceeded to put the fire out. I had the car towed to a local ford dealer. It was there that the service manager informed us that the fire was caused by the same faulty part that is currently under recall in the f-150's and other ford products. I was told it is the same replacement part and the repair procedure for the burnt wiring is a ford authorized repair. I have contacted ford and they informed me there is not cause for alarm or concern with the windstar. They also informed me that only the federal safety agency can issue a recall. Ford did not offer any help with our expenses that we incurred due to this faulty cruise control cutoff switch located on the master cylinder. We are very lucky that no one was hurt in this incident. I just hope and pray that no one else has to go through this terrifying ordeal.
2000 windstar caught on fire while parked in the garage. *ts the origin of the fire was found to be the speed control activation switch.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 MPH, smoke was observed coming from underneath the hood and driver side wheel. There were no warning signals prior to the incident. Upon inspection, the smoke originated from the driver's side under the hood. The engine was turned off immediately and the smoke seized. After two hours, the vehicle was restarted and the smoke started immediately erupting from the same area. The vehicle was towed to the service dealer who determined that the speed control deactivation switch started to burn and the brake wire jumper kit was replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and the information was forwarded to the consumer relations department.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 MPH, black smoke emanated from under the hood. Upon stopping the vehicle; the air conditioner, odometer, and speedometer failed simultaneously. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where, while the mechanic was replacing a fuse, the cruise control switch caught fire and burned. The mechanic determined the cruise control switch was faulty, and replaced it. There was a the federal safety agency recall # 05v388000 pertaining to the vehicle speed control. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Dt: the contact stated while driving home from the dealership the vehicle would not accelerate more than 40 MPH. The vehicle accelerator pedal was pushed slightly, loud popping noise was heard, and the accelerator pedal then went to the floor. In turn the engine was at full acceleration. The brakes were utilized until the vehicle could be returned to the dealership. Upon inspection the throttle cable was frayed. It will be replaced at contact's expense. The manufacturer was contact, and they offered no assistance. *ak updated 01/11/05.
Dt: the contact stated vehicle accelerated while she was attempting to park. The vehicle accelerated and crashed into a wall. There were no warnings, indicating a problem with the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a service dealer, but has not been inspected to determine the cause of the problem.
Dt: the contact stated the interior lights, power windows, radio, and heater would stay on after the ignition was turned off and the key is removed. The fuse has to be removed every time the vehicle is turned off. He found recall 00v351000 on line concerning this problem. When he contacted the dealer , they said that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. Also there was a problem with the cruise control. The off switch for cruise control did not work. The cruise control could only be turned off by applying the brakes.
Brake fluid leaked into the speed control switch and caused erosion on my 2000 ford windstar van. Other vehicles such as the ford 150 and explorer are currently under recall for this same problem. My van has had the speed control switch replaced on 10/13/05. I believe ford needs to recall the windstar vans for this same problem or there will be vehicle fires on these vans as well.
Consumer ford windstar 2000 cruise control switch failed. *ts the switch install in the consumer's vehicle was not covered under ford's recent recall of 3.2 million vehicles. The consumer had to pay to have the faulty switch replaced. The consumer request reimbursement from the manufacturer.
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