2003 Ford Windstar driver assistance problems

Filed Aug 30, 2021 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · WA

Driver was stalking a pedestrian.

Filed May 12, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 103,000 miles · OH · crash

It has an electrical problem. Needs wiring harness, needs front and real axle replacement. Dangerous. Alarm goes off at random. Won't hold charge. Steering wheel bearings are shot.

Filed Jul 11, 2016 · Acceleration, Airbags · 85,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

On may 24 while backing out of the driveway I was a passenger in my sons car when it suddenly accelerated at a tremendous rate of speed and with a loud noise and crashed into the vehicle in front, which was pushed into our shed. I sustained injuries of 6 broken ribs, bruised lung and contusions to my chest. If not for the car and shed in front we would have ended at the bottom of the hill behind our home. The insurance company, 21st century, did not send a claim form and is fighting paying for this accident.

Filed Dec 26, 2015 · Driver assistance · 95,000 miles · IL

The traction control turns on and off with switch in off position. On a clear dry day the system will turn on while driving straight . The car must be in motion for this to happen. The car does this very often. We can't find anything wrong. Sometimes you might hear a hum. It happens on all types of pavement and both day and night.

Filed Apr 29, 2015 · Driver assistance, Engine · 119,832 miles · IA

I purchased this vehicle this morning, 4/29/15. I took it for a test drive last night, no problems. This morning when I left the house to get the title transferred and vehicle registered, the brake light came on. When I got to my destination and turned it off, then turned it back on, the light remained on, and the ABS light came one. Neither will go off. I had a 1998 windstar that I sold due to age but loved. I am not happy to have this issue the first day I own its replacement.

Filed Sep 29, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 120,000 miles · OR

The ABS and brake light began to come on intermittently, followed soon afterwards by the power right passenger window failing to go and down, followed by the transmission o/d off light flashing. These would occur until the engine was shut down, then most of the time the symptoms would go away, always to return. When the o/d off light would come on, the transmission would fail to perform at speed and we would have to reduce our speed to under 50 MPH in order to not rev the engine above 3500 RPM. When this light is on, you cannot get to 60 MPH without redlining the engine. I have had dealers and mechanics look at this a number of times with no resolution.

Filed May 20, 2014 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 54,000 miles · TN

Abs, brake light stays on for no reason. Spent several hundred dollars having it diagnosed. Replace many parts. No resolution. Drives often with a miss especially during acceleration.

Filed Apr 17, 2014 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 96,270 miles · NV

The ABS and trac off lights have come on simultaneously and will not reset. The traction control switch does not work.

Filed Mar 14, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 141,457 miles · VA

The ABS light, advanced trac control indicator light, and dash lights are flashing on and off intermittently for several seconds. Alarms beep and the engine loses power. This has occurred multiple times over the past several weeks. Then coming onto the freeway this morning it occurred again and the engine shut off. It would not restart. After almost getting hit by another vehicle as a result of the engine shutting off, I was able to pull over and turned off the key. Tried to start the van several times and after a few tries it started and I was able to get off highway without getting hit. This is a recurring problem many 03 windstar van owners are experiencing. Called ford and they said it is not a documented problem with them. I have read hundreds of comments from other owners experiencing these same problems. Ford dealerships have repaired/replaced various components to correct this problem but it keeps recurring. Something needs to be done. It is a design thing.

Filed Sep 19, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 43,000 miles · MS

Abs light and red e. Brake lights come on at same time. Indicating brake module has faulted. Seems many owners have experienced this same issue at early stages of ownership.