Ford Windstar stalling problems

Filed Apr 19, 2025 · Acceleration, Electrical · ID

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.

Filed Dec 15, 2021 · Suspension · 70,724 miles · WI · fire

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle made screeching sounds. The contact saw smoke and detected a burning odor. The vehicle then stalled. The contact was able to pull over and park the vehicle in a parking lot, where it remained. The contact's boyfriend inspected the vehicle and related the failure to the rear axle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,724.

Filed Aug 22, 2019 · Engine · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was left on the side of the road overnight and was driven home the following day. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 8, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 165,000 miles · FL · crash

Brakes continually have failed causing accidents. Pedal goes all the way to the floor before and after new brake pads and bring bled.throttle idle sensor causes vehicle to stall while driving. Abs light and brake light and check engine light keeps coming on. Now they just stay on. I need to know what,if any recalls have been repaired or any options that may be available.

Filed Jun 21, 2017 · Suspension · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. According to the previous owner of the vehicle, the dealer stated that a manufacturer recall was completed by a dealer that was no longer in business (jack safro ford dealer). The previous owner reinforced the bracket, but did not replace the rear brackets. Shortly after driving over railroad tracks, the vehicle suddenly stalled and the rear wheels fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was unable to be driven and was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the rear axle cracked from the reinforcement brackets and parts needed to be replaced. The VIN was not included in a recall for the failure. The manufacturer recommended that the vehicle be taken to the dealer (napleton lincoln blue island, 2950 w 127th st, blue island, il 60406, (708) 385-4500) for diagnostic testing and repair. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Aug 23, 2016 · Suspension · 189,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While pulling out of the driveway, the vehicle stalled. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The tow driver, a certified mechanic, informed the contact that the front end axle failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the front axles were not covered per a recall. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 189,000.

Filed Apr 11, 2016 · Engine · 88,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam sensor had failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000.

Filed Feb 18, 2016 · Suspension · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle jerked and stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart however, the rear tires were leaned in and the rear brackets fractured. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brackets were installed properly from the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jan 12, 2016 · Electrical · 67,000 miles · NY

Van stalled while driving, had to be towed. Mechanic could not communicate with computer. Van is having an electrical short which keeps blowing fuse #22 in which van can not be started or driven. Safety hazard, ford must recall van

Filed Dec 9, 2015 · Electrical, Suspension · 129,405 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension) and the remedy for the repair did not work. The contact stated that the dealer also inspected and serviced the transmission, but a failure occurred after the dealer's repair. Upon leaving the dealer, the suspension was unstable and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer for further inspection and diagnostic testing. The contact was still waiting on the dealer to provide a permanent remedy for the condition of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 129,405.