Manufacture Recall # 09S09 the federal safety agency Recall # 09V399000 Instrument cluster has become faulty. Details listed below. Overdrive (O/D) light will randomly start flashing for no reason ABS will randomly engage Parking brake light will randomly turn on Speedometer with become sporadic Transmission has trouble shifting gears due to tachometer becoming sporadic Vehicle will randomly try to die/stall out at a prolonged stop or while coming to a stop, even after all charging components have been replaces i.e. battery, alternator, drive belt, and cables.
2002 Ford Windstar acceleration problems
147 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 92,500. 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 147
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- typical mileage
- 92,500
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Cruise control17
- Accelerator pedal1
At what mileage
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Ford Windstar acceleration problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Ford Windstar acceleration
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
- Risk
- A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1‑888‑222‑2751.
Recall number 09V399000 · Recall details
What 2002 Ford Windstar owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The gauges are acting crazy which causes the engine to jerk or the transmission and then it starts making the lights flicker in the interior and the gauges start sticking. It seems to make the overflow on the radiator to empty more because it is causing the sensors in the electrical for the parts to go crazy and run hot. Sometimes it only does it every so often but after getting the reserve hose on the power steering that connects to the reservoir to the coolant the battery was drained. Then going after getting it charged down the highway it caused the interior lights radio and seat and turn signals not to work when coming to a complete stop and it was idling the dashboard and all the lights were coming back on once given a guess it winded up not working again causing the battery to become hot or warm and acid you can smell in the air like rotten eggs. It is causing the overflow tank of the radiator to evaporate more or come out quicker and it is causing other component parts to react strangely which I'm afraid will cause a fire in the vehicle and the idling is not correct also on it now
I have my vehicle in a shop to replace the transmission. While working on the vehicle the mechanic noticed the front reservoir of the master cylinder was empty. Upon further examination, he found that the speed control sensor under the master cylinder was leaking and brake fluid is leaking on all the components below, I.e. Transmission, steering components, etc. I looked the issue up online and I found that there was a recall for this very issue with ford. When I checked my VIN for active recalls, the federal safety agency website states that there are no unresolved issues with my vehicle.
The ABS light comes on and stays on the red brake light comes on and stays on it is throwing 9 code starting with c1185 and 8 other that are connected with the first code I ave tried and tried to fix the problem many times it will not pass a safety check. I have done research and his can be dangerous and very unsafe I know it can catch a fire and also the brakes may lock up.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving various speeds, the speed control warning indicator flashed and the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that several years ago, the ABS module was replaced. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 372,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While attempting to accelerate from a traffic light, an abnormal sound emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle kept gaining forward momentum. The contact stated that the power steering also failed to operate as intended. As a result, the vehicle jumped the sidewalk and struck two small trees. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by turning the ignition to the off position. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained whiplash and muscle spasms, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the subframe fractured, which caused the throttle to seize in the open position. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 11v030000 (structure) and 15v608000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,064.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving various speeds, the speedometer would become stuck at 20 MPH. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The ABS sensor light comes on after a minute of driving. Sometimes the emergency brake light will come on when braking. This happen to me after putting in new wheel bearings. Then I put in new ABS sensors still have problem. Alot of other people on the internet are having same issue as me. The I put in speed control deactivation switch. Still have same issue.
Used the vehicle to go on a trip about 200 miles from home, the cruise control was working but the brake light stayed on. When I got back home and parked the vehicle for a couple of days, when I went to go back out in the van on another short trip and got on the interstate the cruise wouldn't work again. The brake light stays on all the time when before the cruise stopped working it was only intermittent. Now the light is on all the time and the cruise isn't working at all. I can't use the van on trips o when I go a few miles away from home because the cruise don't work. I have a bad back and joints and rely on that cruise to help me get from point a to point b. Thanks. ...updated 01/07/15 *bf the consumer stated the issues are on recall. Updated 01/17/15
While driving on a highway with cruise control engaged, the brake and ABS lights came on. The brakes were unaffected. We stopped and checked on finding a mechanic in the town we were going through, but when we re-started the van, the lights were back off. The brakes remained unaffected. The problem recurs sporadically at intervals of a few weeks to a few months. Sometime later, we had to have the cruise control repaired due to two bad switches (damaged by leaks). I mention this because evidence suggests a link between the cruise control and the ABS problems.
Questions about the 2002 Ford Windstar acceleration
Does the 2002 Ford Windstar have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 147 complaints about the acceleration of the 2002 Ford Windstar, 11% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2002 Ford Windstar acceleration problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 92,500 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Ford Windstar acceleration?
Yes, 1 recall: 09V399000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Windstar have the most acceleration problems?
The Ford Windstar model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2002 (147 complaints), 2000 (138 complaints) and 2001 (127 complaints).
Other 2002 Ford Windstar problems
Brakes 643Suspension 279Electrical 261Body 101Transmission 97Driver assistance 41Engine 40Airbags 36Steering 35Lights 31Visibility 27Wheels 26Locks 17Fuel system 13Tires 13Seats 9Seat belts 6
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