2002 Ford Windstar visibility problems

Filed Oct 7, 2019 · Body, Visibility · 125,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact noticed that there was water entering into the vehicle from the front windshield. In addition, the trim by the front windshield and front frame on the passenger side were rusting. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. The VIN was not provided.

Filed Feb 25, 2014 · Visibility · 89,300 miles · NY

While driving down the road I heard a loud pop looked in my rearview to see that my back windshield blew out. It literally blew up even the outside edges were jagged. Upon researching the internet I see this is stating to become a problem with other windstar owners.

Filed Jul 16, 2013 · Brakes, Electrical · 99,000 miles · CA

The brake light keeps turning on and off(ABS control module problem?). The power window on passenger's side had stopped working a few years ago.

Filed Jul 9, 2013 · Brakes, Electrical · 97,000 miles · FL

We bought our van in march 2012. By april 2012 we began noticing problems with shifting. It shifts hard. The windows stopped working in may 2012. The lights on the dash for the ABS and brakes are always on. The brakes are not very good and the pedal must be pushed hard to get the van to stop. Our biggest issue is with the transmission. The mechanic at aamco would not even change the fluid because if he changed the fluid then the transmission wouldn't be able to shift. I don't know the details but I do know that my van is not safe to drive.

Filed Jan 30, 2013 · Visibility · 120,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the rear window shattered. The vehicle was taken to a glass repair specialist that was recommended by the insurance company. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and was advised to contact the federal safety agency. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.

Filed Oct 10, 2011 · Electrical, Visibility · WI · fire

Vehicle was parked and someone noticed that smoke was coming from under the hood. An electrical fire had started from windshield wiper motor assembly and burnt through motor terminal guide. Both parts had to be replaced. If this problem was not caught early extensive fire damage would have occurred.

Filed Aug 8, 2011 · Visibility · 113,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that heat would not come out through the vents in the front of the vehicle even though the heat was functioning properly in the rear. In addition, heat would not come through the defrost vents, allowing the front windshield to become foggy and reduce visibility. The contact also stated that when the failures began, a clicking noise would emit from behind the dashboard. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 113,000 and the current mileage is 115,000. Updated 9/13/11 *cn updated 09/28/11

Filed May 31, 2011 · Visibility · 70,000 miles · OK

Front heat not working. Was told it was the blend door actuator. This ford windstar was not..I say not built ford tough!

Filed May 31, 2011 · Electrical, Visibility · 75,000 miles · OK

Windows needed motors, which makes it not fun since the front air conditioner/heater went out because of the blend door actuator. Another fine example of ford quality!

Filed Nov 28, 2010 · Visibility · 73,000 miles · FL

The heater does not work going to the feet in my van. It pushes air through the other components when selected but never to the feet.