2001 Ford Windstar: windshield wiper failure

Filed Aug 31, 2016 · Visibility · PR

Take my vehicle to recall a year later the wiper went crazy,apparently they did the recall .I called the ford and they told me that if the wiper motor was good not changed and cover

Filed Apr 28, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 100,000 miles · MI

I purchased. This car in august 2013 before I got the car has 20 miles down the road the brake light came on subsequently both the ABS and the emergency brake light has come on and off the ABS light is on most of the time and there is a noise when breaking my mechanic doesn't know what it is and I have found out that this is a recall problem on other vehicles by calling the ford dealer and looking online. This particular van is not covered but it's clearly having the same problem. The speed control stop working within three or four months of my having the car as well. And the rear wiper doesn't work and I'm very suspicious as to why.

Filed Apr 27, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · IA

Well my ABS/ brake lights have been on and off ever since I bought this van and I have keep up on everything that need keeping up on. Now I am having problems with my wipers and they don't work on any of the speeds but high and next to high and the other speeds don't work. Another problem I have been having is the electronic slidding doors don't always close or want to stay shut. The doors have even tried to open when driving down the road which is very dangerous considering I have children ridding in the back of my van. I have had codes come up on my van that sound like a manufacturing problem and I have had about enough of this. I have not felt save in my van since they called me in for the recall they fixed on it at dick withems. I still think it needs an inspection by the company and they need to fix everything that is malfunctioning due to manufacturing problems. I put my children's and my life in ford's hands when I drive this van and if anything ever happens to my children or me I will be getting ahold of ford, my lawyer. I think that when vehicle's are built they should make sure there are less manufacturing problems as possible. Please contact me.

Filed Sep 20, 2013 · Visibility · 169,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the windshield wipers failed to operate intermittently. The contact also mentioned that the wipers would stop midway and the contact would have to manually reset the wipers. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 169,000.

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 May 21, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · 289,221 miles · OH · fire

At approximately 16:45 after driving 6 miles that day, the windstar van was stopped and the ignition key turned off. The delivery driver went inside his destination for about 5 minutes. While loading his cargo, he smelled smoke. Looking up, he noticed flames coming out of the engine compartment between the hood and the windshield wiper plastic shielding. Using an onboard 5 lb fire extinguisher, he attempted to extinguish the flames but to no avail. He dialled 9-1-1 on his phone. Employees at his destination also noticed the fire, and contacted the local fire department as well. The fire department extinguished the flames with severe damage to the rear portion of the engine, the fire wall, brake cylinder and glass windshield. The ambient temperature that day was in the 70 degrees range, windows were down in the van, and the A/C system was not in use.

Filed Jun 25, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 100 miles · NJ

Repeated failure and replacement of various parts of the electrical system including wiper motor, rear wiper motor, fuel pump, fuel pump fuses, alternator, repeated replacement of battery, repeated replacement of brake lights and light sockets and brake light switch, repeated failure and replacement of electric door locks, repeated replacement of coil wire, replacement of egr valve. Constant stalling of vehicle in rain or humid weather. Vehicle stall when air conditioner is in use. Rough idle and stalling when vehicle is stopped and engine is running. All of these complaints have been constant and ongoing despite repeated replacement of electrical components since delivery of the vehicle in december of 2000.

Filed Aug 28, 2010 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 120,000 miles · FL

My 2001 has a brake light, ABS traction control lights and electric circuit board problem. The windshield wipers come on the door chime comes on when I turn the key off. The ABS and traction control light and brake lights comes on and off while I am driving all the time. The check engine light came on simultaneously with the brake light and I lost brake power. No fluid leaked out and the transmission works fine. I almost crashed into three cars while driving with the brake failure.

Filed Jun 29, 2010 · Visibility · OR

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.

Filed Nov 17, 2008 · Brakes, Engine · 65,000 miles · NH

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.

Filed Mar 16, 2007 · Visibility · 70,000 miles · GA

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.

Filed Aug 1, 2006 · Visibility · 67,000 miles · CO

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.