2002 Ford Windstar airbags problems

Filed Aug 29, 2018 · Airbags · 120,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving at an unknown speed, the air bags deployed without warning or impact. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Dec 23, 2015 · Airbags, Steering · 50,000 miles · NY · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the steering wheel seized causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a fire hydrant and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck and shoulder injuries but did not require medical attention. The passenger sustained wrist injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 02/12/16*lj updated 05/14/18*jb

Filed Jan 16, 2015 · Airbags · 110,000 miles · VT · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle spun out of control on an icy road and crashed into a river. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the ribs and bruises on entire body that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Mar 26, 2013 · Airbags, Transmission · MI

My 2002 ford windstar van gear shift pin keep coming up and I have to take it to a shop so they can put the pin back in 3 times. My gears do not shift right it shifts hard. I brought this van brand new in 2003. Also my air bag light stays on the avis ford body shop said my sensor is rusted out, also my ABS light stays on. I don't feel these things should go out. I have had many ford vehicle brand new for years and never had these problems. I still got to get these things repair. I also had two front windshield wiper motors put in and the wipes are still not right. Is there any help out there.

Filed Aug 11, 2012 · Airbags · 119,000 miles · NJ

Airbag light flashes 7 times then stays lit. Never turns off now. Would cost about 300 to 1,000 to fix!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't have that kind of money. Ford needs to fix these problems. Im driving my kids around with my airbag light on and my ABS and brake light on all because of a computer issue. Don't feel this is my responsibility to repair.

Filed Jul 2, 2012 · Airbags, Brakes · 97,000 miles · MD

While driving at any speed the ABS & brake light warnings light up. Had all recalls done and mechanic said it would cost around $600.00 to repair.

Filed Apr 16, 2012 · Acceleration, Airbags · 90,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the ABS warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that fluid from the speed control deactivation switch leaked onto the air bag module, causing the air bag to fail. The vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v399000 (component: vehicle speed control), but the air bags were not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairs of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 220,000.

Filed Dec 31, 2010 · Airbags, Body · 167,000 miles · NC · crash

Ford windstar van, which was already subject to rear axle recall, and the rear axle did break on it in may, and was replaced and I received reimbursement for the replacement from ford. However, another incident happened in december. My 21 year old son was in an accident driving this van on thursday, dec. 16. The van lost traction and pulled to the right, pulling him into a ditch and down a steep embankment. The front of the van was ripped off, tires slashed, van almost flipped over, and the airbags never deployed. He hit a dirt embankment head on going about 30-35 MPH. The roads were icy that day, and he was on a curve... The van would not respond to steering to correct the direction the van was going. I experienced something similar last winter; the van seemed to pull to the right, going off the road without allowing the driver to control the vehicle. However, when I went off the road, it was in a shallow ditch and it caused no damage to the van. My son was not as fortunate, and he could have been severely injured. I feel that this may have something to do with the current investigation into the front suspension... The van could not be controlled, and pulled to the right. Our insurance co. Is taking care of this, and I don't know the current location of the van. It is totaled, I know that. I asked state farm to check out the front suspension for weakness or rust, but don't know if they'll know what to look for, especially since the front is so damaged from the wreck that the tires are turned sideways, and I believe the front axle is broken. Please send someone to look at my van, and see what caused this wreck; my son could have been killed. Thank you for the work you've done so far.... Your organization is so valuable to consumers.

Filed Dec 28, 2010 · Airbags · 120,000 miles · WI · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact was driving approximately 30 MPH when he crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the face and leg and was transported to the hospital via ambulance. A police report was available. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair facility. The manufacturer was contacted in regards to the air bag failure. The manufacturer responded six months later stating that there was not enough impact for the air bags to have deployed and would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Dec 17, 2010 · Airbags · 146,982 miles · OH

While driving my 2002 ford windstar my air bag went off. I was driving about 35 miles per hour and just crossed a railroad track. There was no collision and no damage to the vehicle. The aprox cost to replace airbags is 2000 ford says they cant do anything to help me. They would like to see why it did it but I would have to pay for it.