2000 Ford Windstar: check engine light

Filed Jan 4, 2017 · Brakes, Fuel system · CA

Takata recall I smell gas oftenfrom inside the car, break light comes on often engine light wont go off I had a transmission put iny ca\-

Filed Mar 30, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 130,727 miles · PA

Having ABS and electrical problems. Over drive lights was blinking so I had a full scan done. Abs system shows about 12 error codes and the ABS light wasn't on. Check the light and the light works. The mechanic seems to not to understand the problem. This problem is very alarming to me because this can be really bad for my family safety. Also another code pulled for the alternator overcharging the battery which never turned the check engine on. Check engine was proven to work and that was repaired and work to fix it.

Filed Feb 18, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 99,505 miles · WA

The ABS and check engine lights went on (again, after I had numerous items repaired or replaced on this van). I went back to my mechanic who found that a part was needed, called the c1185 and is part of the ABS module system. I then went to ford dealership to see if this part could be replaced, and they told me that the manufacturer for this part had gone out of business and the part was no longer made! I have had these items repaired/replaced on this 2000 windstar since I bought the vehicle in december 2013: 1) ford dealership replaced ten-speed control deactivation switch per recall 2) my mechanic then repaired the electronic braking system, speedometer and odometer, which was tied in with the speed control deactivation switch (repairs were over $420) 3) my mechanic reinstalled improperly installed rear windshield wiper 4) my mechanic installed new battery

Filed Aug 16, 2012 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · OH

Every light on the dashboard is lit up, including the ABS, brake, check engine, etc. The speedometer doesn't work. The air conditioner doesn't work. The rear axle broke, thankfully I was in the driveway. Also, I had to pay for the rear axle because it was not part of the recall. All this started happening before the vehicle had 100,000 miles on it. The dealer I took it to for the last recall said that ford should buy all the vans back.

Filed Apr 12, 2012 · Engine, Fuel system · 117,000 miles · FL

2 weeks after I bought, what I thought was going to be the best car I ever owned, the check engine light came on. Since I'm a single mom with 5 kids, im very tight on money, therefore, I went to the auto part store, put it on the machine, hoping I could do what I did with all other vehicles I owned, buy the parts, go online and read up on fixing it my self. I had just put all my savings into buying the van. The store clerk, gives me a list of 4 codes and the list of possible fixes. I get home go online and found out that not only is it not easy for someone like me to do, but its going to be a good $1200-$1500 for a mechanic to fix. And worse of all, it as been a major issue with this make and model, ford knows about the problem and even put out a repair kit just for the issue, but still refuses to recall the vehicle after numerous complaints. Well your little kit maybe inexpensive for people who can fix it them selves but when you have to pay a mechanic to do the work its more then a simple repair. If a car as been treated good by its owner, as not been abused and maintenance kept up with over the years, then the only major (above $1000) repairs that we should have, are repairs due to accidents or normal wear and tear. When almost ever one who owes one of them as the same problem, around the same time, then it is a defect in the making of the car and should be the responsibility of the ford company. The fact that ford had to come up with a repair kit, is admitting there is a defect with the van. I should have check this website before I bought the van. Do your research people!

Filed Feb 17, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · MN

Hi I owned a ford windstar 2001 and having trouble for the past months.. We took it to auto shop mechanics and got transmission rebuilt paid almost $2,000 for it. Then got that fixed then I drove it for a while then all of the sudden driving on the freeway the engine quit so I called for help tow truck was there then brought it to auto mechanics to get it fixed problem was alternator got that fixed paid over $500.00 .now runs okay .. But now every time I turn the van on the engine lights on all the time while driving and ABS lights on then the brake lights on too.. And the smoke that coming from exhaust from the rear smoking so bad...I need help this is could be part of a recall for fordwindstar.. I just don't have money to pay for the fixing ..I hope ford realized this I think I'm not alone out there dealing the same problems...thank you looking forward for the response...

Filed Dec 28, 2011 · Engine, Fuel system · 23,174 miles · MO

Cel on, ECM throwing p0174 codes, many many complaints on internet of this problem with 3.8l v6 engine. Apparently no help from ford or dealer to assist customers with a fix for this. Ford what a joke this 2000 windstar is. No more fords for me, total lack of support for product failure.

Filed Aug 10, 2011 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 209,950 miles · MO

I own a 2000 ford windstar and the windshield wipers have quit working for the third time. This always seems to happen while I am driving in the rain, which is not safe at all, but yesterday it happened during a very heavy thunderstorm while I was driving down the interstate at 70 MPH! It has always been wiper motor failure and the motor needs to be replaced. I have seen a recall in the past on the 2000 ford windstar for this same complaint. I contacted my local dealership and they stated that my windstar was not included in this recall. As much of a hassle and an expense it is to have the wiper motor replaced, it's still not as much a hassle as it is dangerous to be driving a vehicle that not only do the wipers randomly quit working without any warning but the ABS and traction control will kick off all the time and ford won't fix or do anything about the failures that so many other windstar owners continue to have. How many recalls on safety issues do you have to have before the entire vehicle is recalled? The frame, the suspension, the wipers, the speed control system and the anti-lock brake system, all the things that a driver truly needs to safely transport their family around have been recalled on the windstar. This doesn't even touch the amount of money that has been spent on the lean system bank 1 & 2 error codes and the engine light still comes on for the same code. I'm sure this has a lot to do the terrible gas mileage that is not even close to what the original sticker quoted!. Or the torque converter issues in the transmission that had to be completely rebuilt. A lot of the windstar's issues started while it was still under warranty and just continued to get worse. If were up to me I would definitely call the vehicle a lemon. P.s. After talking to my neighbor, he also has replaced his windstar's wiper motor three times. Seems to be happening to more vehicles than just mine.

Filed Mar 8, 2011 · Acceleration, Electrical · 140,000 miles · MD

I had received a recall notice for my ford windstar 09s09. I had taken my vehicle in to the dealership where they ascertained that the part was defective and had leaked. It was noted with ford that my ABS light was always on, as was the check engine light and that my cruise control did not function any more. My speed indicator and odometer did not function properly either reading only half of the actual speed and mileage. These were all noted and the dealership replaced the defective part but stated that they would not repair the other problems that were caused by the leaked hydraulic fluid. I still have issues with everything stated because they did not do anything to fix these problems just changed the part. At this point I was told that it was too late to do anything because according to ford the recall case was closed because the defective part was changed. As a consumer, I trusted my dealership to handle the recall in the correct manner instead of leaving all of the problems to continue without notifying me until it was too late, in ford's words.

Filed Jan 20, 2011 · Engine · 98,000 miles · IL · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he noticed that engine warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel. He also noticed that there was a knocking noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that the spark plugs had failed which caused a small fire under the hood damaging the engine. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

Filed Dec 9, 2010 · Engine, Steering · 40,000 miles · MN

Check engine light has been on for several thousand miles, from about 40,000 to current 130,000. The code that comes up can be 1 of about 10 things. Nothing corrects this. I have the 3.8l engine and the "check engine" light has been on. Had a mechanic pull the codes up and they are bank 1 running lean and bank 2 running lean (p0171) and (p0174). Was told could be mass airflow sensor, o2 sensor (1 of 4), vacuum issues, head gasket or a few others. I have replaced the maf sensor and all 4 o2 sensors at about $200.00 a piece. Still on. 2nd issue. Noise from front end when turning. 3rd issue. Currently sitting at ford dealer with fractured rear axle for last month. Also ABS light goes on and off all the time.

Filed Aug 15, 2010 · Engine · 170,000 miles · 00

Ford windstar 2000: my car engine light and ABS light on when start the engine. Also has overdrive light flashing when start engine and when swift gears.