Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. While driving various speeds, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and the ABS sensor indicator remained illuminated. As a result, the vehicle failed to accelerate properly. While the vehicle was undergoing routine service, the independent mechanic also discovered that the front driver side control arm was damaged and needed to be replaced. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
2000 Ford Windstar: sudden unintended acceleration
10 of the 1,675 complaints about the 2000 Ford Windstar describe sudden unintended acceleration.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 90,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Sudden unintended acceleration by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The contact stated that while entering into a parking space, the vehicle lunged forward erroneously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. *tr updated 05/10/13*lj updated 05/17/2013
Ford windstar 2000 car safety problem was reported on september 9 2010, had a problem with the vehicle suddenly accelerating. My wife had backed our 2000 windstar sel out of the garage so we could sweep out the garage. The car had sat for about five hours in the driveway when she was going to drive it back into the garage. While releasing the brakes the vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly. Resulting in a collision with the garage cabinets at the rear of the garage, forcing the sides of the cabinet through the rear of the garage. The impact destroyed two full seven foot cabinets and a tree drawer cabinet. The front bumper cover was torn and pushed back about inch on the passenger side. The A/C coil was pierced and leaking, the radiator bracket was pushed back into the battery. And the air bags never deployed!! Vehicle was towed to the dealership today, insurance has been notified.
Tl*contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated. The mechanic stated that the vehicle needed to have the upper input and the upper gasket replaced. The mechanic changed the fuel filter, performed a tune up, and replaced the ignition wire. The contact was responsible for the cost of the repairs ,which totaled $900. The diagnosis listed code po133 , sensor slow response. After the repair was performed another failure occurred. The vehicle accelerated without warning while driving 40 MPH. The failure occurred while the contact's foot depressed the brake pedal or when the vehicle idled. The RPM needle also fluctuated from high to low. The current and failure mileages were 101,016.
Ford windstar 2000, brakes would not stop the van or decrease the speed. *bf the consumer stated while driving, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. When the second incident happened there was smoke coming from under the van. The dealer replaced the throttle position sensor.
While the vehicle was parked consumer heard a loud noise coming from the steering wheel when turning left/right. Then, vehicle surged forward. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak dealer also performed diagnostic on vehicle, and found that the cause was a bad idle air control valve. Consumer declined repair on idle air control valve after diagnosis from first dealer. However, idle air control valve was replaced by a different service dealer.
While driving, the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing the vehicle to drive through a busy intersection. The driver was able to avoid a collision. The dealer replaced several components within the engine. Please provide further details.
Consumer's vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. As consumer merged while accelerating in the passing gear, the speed was approximately 65 MPH but rapidly climbing. Consumer took his foot off the pedal, but the vehicle kept accelerating, which made a loud maximum RPM engine sound. There was a downward movement of the pedal, as if the cruise control was on, the consumer stomped the pedal, but it wouldn't stop. The power steering and the power brakes went off with the engine. (coasting at 85 MPH with no brakes or power steering) scc
Consumer was attempting to merge onto interstate travelling approximately 55 MPH. Depressed throttle pedal to accelerate and vehicle dropped into "passing gear". Once on interstate, vehicle continued to accelerate and pedal was stuck to the floor. Consumer turned the engine off, placed van in neutral and restarted. Van suddenly accelerated back to 65mph. Consumer had to turn off engine and coast until van slowed down enough to pull over.mr
While reversing, with foot still on the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high speed, crashing into a garage. *ak
Service bulletins that may apply
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
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: minivans equipped with an adjustable pedal option. The driver floor mat could interfere with the accelerator pedal.
- Risk
- This can result in a stuck throttle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace both front driver and passenger side floor mats in the vehicle. Owner notification began july 6, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 01V207000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2000 Ford Windstar sudden acceleration
Is sudden unintended acceleration a common problem on the 2000 Ford Windstar?
10 of 1,675 owner complaints about the 2000 Ford Windstar (1%) mention sudden unintended acceleration. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Ford Windstar?
There are 2 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Ford Windstar
ABS 360Adaptive cruise 109Transmission failure 76Fire or smoke 50Ball joint 48Check engine light 43Grinding brakes 36Door locks 32Stalling 31Wipers 30Coil spring 29Harsh shifting 26Tire blowout 23Jerking 19Brake failure 18No deployment 14Knocking 11Engine failure 9Headlights 9Loss of power 9Airbag light 7Slipping 7Battery drain 6Fuel gauge 6Power steering loss 6Won't shift 6Seat belt 5Pulling 5Water leak 5
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