2001 Ford Windstar airbags problems

Filed Sep 13, 2017 · Airbags, Body · 86,000 miles · AZ · crash

I was driving at around 30 MPH, 2 cars in front slammed on brakes, I was approximately 1 1/2 car links back and hit the brakes. Abs failed, airbags failed, and slid into car in front of me. I was on a city street going straight.

Filed May 23, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact stated that the air bag, traction control and brake warning lights continued to intermittently illuminate. The contact noticed that a fuse blew and the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. An unknown local dealer was notified, indicated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The manufacturer confirmed that there were no recalls and offered no further assistance. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Jan 18, 2015 · Airbags, Seat belts · 116,967 miles · VA

During inspection inspecter 38573 reported a diagnostic fault as airbag control module. After failed inspection. I looked for part with the avail. Current part on vehicle is 1f2a-14b321-ee. I cannot find a part number matching. I took it to a second mechanic to verify if he infact was right. And I looked at the diagnostic and the airbag did not show up however what did show up after airbag light came on after a full memory clear was code b234 which points to driver safety belt buckle switch short circuit to ground. Or in lames terms safety belt buckle switch. This should never in a cars life ever happen. If this happened before a accident this could cause death to the consumer. Im the second owner of this vehicle I believe so im not sure if there's a recall for this particular issue as I do know there's one similar. My reinspection is due within 6 days. I feel I shouldn't have to pay for a repair for a part on something that should never need to replaced. Especially when lives are at stake.

Filed Nov 8, 2013 · Airbags · 146,000 miles · NC · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a guard rail and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to a impound lot. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure and current mileage was 146,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Sep 27, 2013 · Airbags · 168,800 miles · MD

Airbag light comes on/off, took vehicle to ford dealership,, they said there are no recalls, however I have two recall numbers 00v270000 and 00v412000 concerning the rcm-restraint control module-they want to charge me to inspect the vehicle, I don't feel I should have to pay a fee for them to inspect my vehicle if a recall exist for the problem I identified already called the fort customer support number they are the ones who said no recalls exist for this vehicle.

Filed Jul 8, 2013 · Airbags, Brakes · 40,000 miles · LA

Problems encountered: rear windows not working,had motors replaced worked for about 6 months then intermittent then quit working within 6 months. Abs and brake light on dash goes on and off. A/c stops blowing for about 20 seconds then resumes blowing. Keyless entry works sometimes,sometimes it don't. Speedometer slower than it reads and mileage may not be correct. Windshield wipers not working properly. Intermittent settings on wipers quit working and when you turn off wipers they stop in middle of windshield. I have an 88 year old father with no legs and this is the vehicle I have to drive him around in. Do not feel safe!!

Filed Sep 27, 2012 · Airbags, Body · 150,000 miles · NJ

7/21/2011 bought van from private party. Recall completed in march of 2011 regarding back axle. On 7/13/2012 8pm, my 18yr old son, while driving home from lacrosse practice, nearly killed. Upon pulling out onto the main road, he lost all controls, no steering, no brakes and no power. He coasted and prayed it would stop. I arrived, we called aaa. Flatbed to my home driver could not believe his eyes. The engine had fallen out. 7/16/12 called ford in mich and spoke to rep. To be towed 13 miles away to route 23 auto at our expense. Really? Route23 wanted nothing to do with me (they did recall). Went back and forth then per rt23 "it will be a month until we can look at it" getting know where. 7/18-22 borrowed friend car for tournament. 8/1/12 called magarino ford and with great concern had a flatbed that night. This tow truck driver could not believe it. Fluids raced out and double stabilized for engine sliding during transport. 8/2/12 magarino called 9am, pictures sent to ford and awaiting reply. 8/5/12 t/c from m stating ford refuses to buy back and sending a subframe. You mean a recalled one? Magarino caught in middle I questioned whether he would put his children in this van. He softly replied, "no" what am I to do, out of work 2 years, single parent with no car to find work. 8/8/12 I questioned ford why this van ever left rt 23 auto, according to researched paper a part was waiting on. You mean to tell me that upon this fixed axle nobody noticed the subframe was rotted from inside out causing the engine to fall out the next summer nearly killing my son! But they signed it was fine! Really? Now we have case # 1373091992 8/10/12 picked up van. Broke= A/C, r-window, heater engine, airbag, brake light on, runs hot steering= thumps makes noise (full fluid) skip gears, sways, barely can get up a hill. 11yr old scared to drive in it

Filed Sep 7, 2011 · Airbags · 119,180 miles · MT

I was driving in residential area when I heard loud noise like a gun. When I pulled over, looked at my windows etc. They were all intact. I then noticed that the air bag on side of passenger seat had gone off, and blew that area of the passenger seat out. I took my vehicle to the nearest ford dealer the next working day, which was yesterday. Today they called me and said that ford motor company would not cover it. I called ford customer service # 1‑800‑392‑3673. I was again told they would not cover it. I told them that I had gone on line and there were 2 air bag recalls on that model of car. They told me that ford did not have a recall on this. I had entered 2001 ford windstar recalls. It gave me the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v412000 dated 12/06/2000 and the federal safety agency campaign number 00v270000 dated 09/13/2000 I do believe this is a safety issue and it is ford motor company's responsibility, not mine.

Filed Jul 21, 2010 · Airbags · 90,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar sel. The contact stated that the ABS and traction control lights would illuminate intermittently. Occasionally, when she attempted to stop the vehicle, she had to exert excessive force to the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that an ABS module was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was approximately 113,000. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Filed May 17, 2010 · Airbags, Brakes · PA · crash · fire · 1 injury

I was driving on a snow/ice covered road on my way home from work. The road was not plowed. I lost my brakes and started to slide sideways down a hill. I tried to steer the 2001 ford windstar to the side of the road. I was not going very fast. I was petrified. I finally came to a stop my bumper hit a drain pipe. All axles were bent. Smoke was coming from the hood. The windstar was totaled. I received 18 stitches in my mouth. My top teeth bit through my bottom lip. I have a scar. The airbags did not deploy. I filed complaints at several different places and as all these other people are saying I never received an answer. I would like to be included in the class action lawsuit.