2000 Ford Windstar: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Jan 28, 2011 · Lights · CA

2000 ford windstar. Consumer states that paint is falling off the vehicle. Also states that the headlight lens covers are faded and discolored.

Filed Jul 15, 2010 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. While driving at 35 MPH, the contract drove over a manhole causing the steering wheel to become very difficult to control. The contact smelled burning rubber and moved the vehicle off the roadway. He found that the rear wheels were tilted abnormally. The vehicle was towed to an automotive facility for diagnosis. The mechanic advised that the high beam axle was fractured. The dealer was contacted who advised there was not a recall for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 80,000.

Filed Jan 8, 2010 · Electrical · PA

I had the recall done on my windstar, and up until then I had never had a problem...now I have gone to work twice(night shift) and my van failed, first the inside lights go dim on the dash(all but the ABS) the the radio goes and the my head lights, tail lights, horn, windows nothing works and then my car stops...I have not had a crash , but as I just discribed I am surly on my way. I replaced the battery first thinking that could be it,jan-5-2010 and two days later jan-7-2010 I am finding myself once again drivng without light and my car stopping in the middle of the road,and that (ABS) light on.

Filed Apr 10, 2009 · Electrical, Lights · TN

My minivan has started acting strange with lights flickering inside and on the dash board. I am also having problems with the brake lights not being on from time to time and the headlights having gone out. I only found this out when turning onto a dark street with no street lights one night coming home and saw no lights from my vehicle and only darkness. I was terrified thinking no other car would be able to see me . As I saw other cars coming down the (neighborhood ) street, I would pull over to keep from having them run into me. I got home and parked the car and refuse to dry it anymore at night until I can figure out what is the problem. No one can seem to figure it out and says this is a defect with ford and some type of wiring harness. I have bought a new battery, had the vehicle checked by a mechanic and even put on a machine and there have been many "guesses" but no definite fix. I do not have the money to try to fix the "guesses" and still not resolve the problem.

Filed Nov 16, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 57,000 miles · NC

Since buying my windstar, 2000; used, 57,000 miles I have had one problem after another. Within two weeks after purchase my transmission would jump then straighten out and go on. I had it checked by five different places and all stated there was nothing wrong. It stopped completely during a family trip and I had to purchase a new transmission. It had a knock in the engine ever since I bought it but it finally got so bad I thought the prudent thing to do was to get it overhauled. There crank shaft was not smooth and had to be machined and rebuilt. I have had several different issues concerning the electrical system; ABS stays on, sliding door lock failure, interior lights come on while driving and will not go off, all instrument dash lights flash on and then seem to recover, now my whole electrical system is acting up. The radio always went off when you cut off the engine and open the door, but now my battery is dead and while charging it the head light came on, (but none of the switches were turned on), oh and about 10 months ago I had to replace the alternator. No warning except right before it died the light started cutting off and on. I cannot afford another purchase at this time. I am sick of this.

Filed Aug 11, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · 110,279 miles · MS

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost complete power, with the exception of the headlights, air conditioner, and radio. The vehicle was towed and has not been inspected by a mechanic. Prior to being towed, the ABS light has been illuminated for some time. The transmission was replaced in october of 2007. The current and failure mileages were 110,279.

Filed Jul 10, 2008 · Acceleration, Brakes · 125,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Jan 13, 2005 · Electrical · 55,000 miles · AZ

Vehicle is experiencing problems with the lights. Owner was driving at approximately 55 MPH and without warning all the lights, including headlights, dash lights went out. The lights are in the on position but the lights would go out. Provide further details.

Filed Apr 30, 2002 · Lights · MN

Headlight cover on passenger's side collects water, causing it to fog up.*ak