I have a 2001 ford windstar and the fuse #10 kept blowing and the A/C, speedometer, odometer, etc.. Stopped working. After researching on internet I found the culprit was a leaky brake pressure deactivation switch, which once I disconnected it the fuse stopped tripping and the AC and dashboard worked. I found that the brake pressure deactivation switch has leaked and also corroded and started to melt the cruise control wires, which hasn't worked in a while, and the ABS light has been on and off for a while. This is a known fire hazard by ford and there is not yet a recall though it is very dangerous. I had to remove fuses 101 and 102 to prevent a fire and will need to replace the brake pressure deactivation switch at my own expense.
2000 Ford Windstar lights complaints
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2000 ford windstar with multiple manufacturer defects. Consumer states these are some of the problems windshield washer fluid pump failure, reverse sensor system failure, brake light switch is sticking and more. *kb the message center started to read error when displaying the outdoor temperature. The consumer found one of the male prongs on the sensor plug had corroded and broken off, which indicated that the sensor plug was not adequately protected from moisture. One of the coolant lines to the rear heater corroded and failed at the point where it crossed under the frame at the rear of the vehicle. The check engine light illuminated. The mechanic stated the engine was running lean due to an air leak. The coolant crossover tube sprang a leak.
Vehicle: 2000 ford windstar se mini-van complaint: vehicle stop light switch sticks and stays on, draining the battery and creating a confusing situation to following drivers thus being a safety hazard. This drained my battery 3 times. Ford dealer wants a lot of money to fix this. This is the same problem on the same year ford taurus and sable vehicles. The dealershirs have a repair policy number and service bulletin and will fix this for free on these vehicles. The ford windstar vans should be recalled as well. I want an answer from ford about this. I would even accept an offer for them to pick up part of the cost. I really feel though that this is a situation where the service rep from ford should call me and tell me to come on in to a dealer and we will fix it for free.
1. Brake light came on and I had to have the brake reservoir filled. 2. Brake fluid was leaking from pressure switch. It caused an electrical short, which caused a fire while the van was in the basement garage. I noticed the smell of smoke while unloading the van and was able to locate its source and disconnected the battery cables. 3. I called the ford dealer I purchased the van from, they said there was no recall on my van at this time, and they could sell me a pressure switch. I purchased the switch. Then dropped the van off at the mechanic I use, and he replaced it.
Dt: the contact stated in march 2004 the interior lights flickered under all conditions. There were no warning indicators on the dashboard concerning the interior lights flickering. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and dealer changed the alternator and the battery lead wires. This only repaired the problem for two to three days. The vehicle was returned to the dealer and the door switches were changed. This solved the problem for two to three weeks. The problem recurred and vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who replaced the thumb roller for the interior lights and the switch plates on the sliding doors. Again the problem recurred after two to three weeks. Once again the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who referred the contact to another dealer. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer who was unable to diagnose the source of the problem. The second dealer suggested the problem may be related to a rare electronic module which was replaced by the contact, but this still did not solve the problem. The contact then took the vehicle to a third dealer, who replaced the wiring under the headliner. The problem returned after two to three weeks. Yesterday the contact returned the vehicle to the third dealer, and they were unable to diagnose 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.
Dt: having electrical problems, started out of the blue. Driving the road, using cruise control, disengaged the cruise control, and few minutes later engine died. No problems until this incident. Have taken vehicle to the dealer and had the electrical system checked. Consumer doesn't believe that his vehicle was checked properly. Scared to drive vehicle, interior lights won't go off, and heard a crackling sound on the side of the van, on the fuel tank side. So the consumer disconnected the battery because of he was afraid it would catch on fire. Went today and reconnected the battery all the lights came on without the van being started.
While driving, the overdrive light flashed. The vehicle was towed and the dealer determined that the transmission was defective. *ak the power locks did not operate properly, the rear seat belt was damaged when the vehicle was purchased, the inside lights did not go off when the door was shut.
The steering column mounted turn signal lever has a design defect that prevents the signal (both right and left) from operating properly. (I.e. Staying on without continuously holding the lever) unless the steering wheel is positioned in a narrow range. This defect prevents the driver from signaling as lawfully required in many situations. Dt
Consumer stated the rear passenger door will not close/open properly or remain in the lock position, the dealer has tried numerous times to fix the defect but has been unsuccessful.(lawyer, daniel uhlfelder on behalf of client)
Headlight cover on passenger's side collects water, causing it to fog up.*ak
The problem is that the turn signal lever will not lock into the "on" position if the steering wheel is turned more than 20 or 30 degrees. This situation occurs virtually all the time under the circumstances described.
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