Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact stated that the windshield wipers would malfunction while being used during inclement weather. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the windshield wipers and the manufacturer informed the contact their is a recall regarding the windshield wipers (recall 01v26100) but his VIN number was not included. The contact stated this is a major safety issue and the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs. The failure mileage was unknown.
2001 Ford Windstar visibility complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. When the contact first purchased the vehicle, it shut off. The rings in the engine had to be replaced. She also heard a rumbling sound when the brake pedal was depressed. An auto repair shop stated that the brakes were operating normally; however, after much complaining, the contact had the front brakes replaced. The windshield wipers stopped working after a new windshield was installed. The vehicle was diagnosed and the motor was found to be the cause of the failure. The motor was replaced. A couple of months later, the vehicle began leaking antifreeze and was towed to a repair shop. The contact was informed that the fuel injection hoses were leaking. The leak was repaired. Three weeks later, the vehicle would buck and shut off. She was informed that the catalytic converter was completely destroyed. Lastly, the contact noticed an issue with the rear of the vehicle. It would fishtail or wobble while driving various speeds. The dealer stated that the vehicle was no longer included in the factory warranty. The manufacturer has not been notified. The current mileage was 74,056 and failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact noticed that the paint on the roof and rear of the vehicle had abnormal discoloration and was becoming progressively worse. Two months later, he noticed water leaking through the windshield. A professional technician stated that the hooks holding the windshield together were defective. The vehicle has not been repaired. The dealer stated that there were no recalls regarding this failure. The failure mileage was 55,000 and current mileage was 63,000.
Tl*- the contact stated that the 2001 ford windstar's windshield wipers no longer work . The contact stated that they started with the intermittent wipers which would not completely wipe the window unless one continuedt o work the knob. She stated that now the windshield wiper doesn't wipe the windows at all. The contact found a recall 01v261000 for visibility: windshield wiper/ washer: motor. She called the manufacturer, and they informed her that this recall should have been taken care of by now, and would not help her with any other information. The contact felt that this vehicle should be apart of the recall since the vehicle only had 74,000 miles on it. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Dt*: the contact stated that a recall on the replacement of the windshield wipers cover was not performed on the vehicle. An independent repair shop notified the contact of the recall and determined that the dealer should be contacted for repairs. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the recall work had already been issued on the vehicle and no other service was performed. The vehicle was taken back to the independent repair shop who stated that the recall pertained to the replacement of the windshield wipers cover and the prior recall work that had been done on the vehicle was for the addition of silicone over the molding holes. The manufacturer was notified and would not assist the contact with recovery work to the recall.
Dt*: the contact stated the wipers stopped working on the vehicle and the wiper/washer motor was getting hot. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 01v261000, regarding the wiper/washer motor. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 4/11/2006 -
Dt: the caller complained about windshield wiper/motor problem. There was the federal safety agency recall 01v261000 on this issue and the repairs were done by the previous owner. Dealer said the recall work was already done, and the caller had to pay for it. Manufacturer said the work was done on december 7, 2001.
This is a 2001 vehicle. After warrnaty expired we have invested almost $2000 in repairs and things continue to break.
On june 27th 2005, I was driving and it was raining heavy and my wind sheild wipers stopped working, I could'nt see anything, so I drove slowly to the side of the street and I almost hit this lady and her daugther who was crossing the streets cause I could not see them cause the rain was coming down so heavy.
Dt: the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact states that the driver's side rear window exploded. No one was around the vehicle at the time of the incident.
Regarding recall # 01v261000. My 2001 ford windstar [xxx] was not included in that recall. However, I am having the exact issue as described in this recall. I contacted ford and they are unwilling to do anything about it. My vehicle is the same year as the year listed in the recall. It seems very odd that I am having this issue yet I some how missed the recall window by a small margin. This is a safety related issue and I am disappointed that ford has not responded appropriately. *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
On 10/22/04 I dropped my child at school, and exiting the parking lot the left rear side window of my 2001 windstar van exploded. I was in a school parking lot, traveling approximately 10 MPH. On 3/22/05 I was completely stopped at a traffic light with no-one behind my van when my back liftgate window exploded. The only commonality between these events was that both mornings were cool and the inside of the van had been warmed for 20-30 minutes.
While parked in a driveway, without ignition running, on a rainy, 60-degree day, rear window exploded for no reason. Luckily, there were no kids in the back seat or the driveway, as this could have been tragic. It was quite an explosion, as the largest piece of glass was the size of a silver dollar.
When the windshield wipers are engaged they will either work for a few seconds and quit or not work at all. Dealership replaced the wiper motor twice, and the front electronic control module. But problems still exists. Recall 01v261000 was issued, but this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN. *ak also, clunking on the front driver side at low speed or when turning left. Dealership checked the vehicle and later replaced the brake rotor. Starter were also replaced.
Consumer was driving about 70 MPH when suddenly the rear window shattered without cause.
There were 2 cracks on the base of the windshield. It appeared that the cracks originated from the base of the molding. *ak it was later determined that a small peddle caused the windshield to crack.
Rear window shattered while driving about 45 MPH in parallel traffic.
The door does not bounce back. My 2 year old daughter and myself got caught in the door while it was trying to close. My five year old had to push the button. I took the car to the manufacturer and they tested the door and said it was working fine. They said that is how the car is made. You have to have to put a lot force on the door in order for it to bounce back. There is no way to adjust the censors. There 2003 van requires even more pressure than mine. How is a 2 year old child suppose to apply a lot of pressure.
I purchased a 2001 ford windstar in october 2001. I have had to have the transmission rebuilt in december 2003. I only have 46,640 miles on this vehicle. It has cost me $2158 to have this repaired. The transmission should not have been giving me problems with this few of miles on it. The transmission starting changing really hard and starting making loud clunking noises when shifting. It began to start slipping into neutral while driving down the road. The dealership has not helped me at all and ford motor company has been informed of my problem. The state attorney general has also been notified. I think ford motor should have a recall and pay for the repairs for these vehicles that have failed for those of us who trusted these to be reliable family vehicles. Go to www.carsurvey.org and see all the consumer complaints for the ford windstars. The windshield wiper motor had to be replaced just shortly after I purchased this vehicle. Floor to seat safety latches have been replaced due to recall in december 2003. Windshield has constant crackling noise as I am driving.
Today I had the rear window defroster on and drove my ford windstar home and parked it in the garage. About one half hour later we heard a huge explosion and found that the rear window had blown out. It smelled like it had been burned.
Windshield wipers stopped working. Dealer said windshield wipers stopped because of water damage and corrosion.
Turned on rear defogger-window shattered
While vehicle was parked in drive way rear windshield broke. Ts.
Consumer states check engine light is on. Dealer replace fuel cap and evaporative purge valve, however problem still exist and now the vehicle is stalling causing vehicle to have no braking and power steering power. Squeaking noise when setting still. Belt tensioner replaced.
2nd attempt to fix noise coming from windshield, cowl was replaced, but problem still persists. Sounds like windows are open inside when air is off, all windows are shut. Speeds reach 55 and over, loud squeek coming from lower windshield area. When I spoke to mechanic he mentioned that this was other ford vans with same problem, but no recall has been issued, why? It doesn't seem safe in this vehicle knowing that there is air coming in under the windshield. We are going in for our 3rd attempt and we are concerned about our manuf. Warranty running out before this matter is corrected. Please help!
Consumer states that the power sliding door does not have a sensor to stop them from closing quickly causing passengers entering vehicle to be crushed. Consumer took vehicle to dealer to have door close manually. Dealer states to see owners manual, and oiled tracks, but problem still exist. Consumer found owners manual does not instruct on how to manually operate door.
Consumer stated arm rest on the passenger side of the vehicle is broken, cause unknown. *ak clunk noise in front end while turning or accelerating from a stop, can also be felt with vibration, passenger side dash area hanging. Both sliding door rubber stops missing, driverside sliding door stop replaced. Grinding noise in rear when applying brakes. When heat is on vent smells like something is burning. Wipers will not clear windshield, washer solvent sprays in one spot. Normal operation.
The federal safety agency recalls 01v261000 and 01v207000. Dealer has been contacted for repairs. Dealer failed to return phone calls over a two week period, after filing a complaint with the federal safety agency, the dealer scheduled an appointment.
Windshield has broken on two separate occasions when debris from traveling hit windshield. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.
While sitting curbside on the street in my front yard, the rear window of my ford windstar blew out. It was about 10:00 am on a 75 degree morning. My wife and neighbor were in the front yard and witnessed the event. Ford denied a problem and forced us to go through our insurance to fix the problem. Luckily the car was not being driven on the road.
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