Ford Windstar warning lights comes on

Filed Nov 29, 2022 · Acceleration, Electrical · SC

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

Filed Aug 13, 2017 · 177,200 miles · OH

Replaced water pump had started for about 10 minutes shut off tried to start it the next day avert nothing no clicking or humming or anything all the dashboard lights came on even I tried to start it and threw headlights are really bright but however they do not come on when I try and start my van there is a very faint clicking noise coming from the fuse box inside the van. When I realized my water pump wad about to go out because it was trickling from the waterpump so I bring it home after dropping my sister off pull in my driveway shut it off bring my things inside hip back out with my fiance and it had done leaked every bit of antifreeze out of it and it's been sitting since july 10 2017 only started once for 10 minutes shut it off ance tried to start it again an nothing it wouldn't even start with a jump

Filed Aug 30, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 193,000 miles · SC

This vehicle has shut off on me while driving several times. During the latest event which occurred while going approximately 30 MPH and the minivan just shuts off without warning. There is not a stalling warning or anything. All lights appear on the dash and it is very difficult to steer the van when it happens. In order to get the vehicle to restart you have to turn it off with the key and then start it up again. I have investigated this problem online and there are many, many people complaining of this. I'm very surprised to see that a recall has not be made. With most of the complaints I've seen online many of the mechanics do not seem to know what the problem is. It's scary to see that many of us are complaining of the same thing. During some of the other incidents it also seemed to happen during lower speeds such as 5 or 10 MPH however twice it happened going higher speeds, once at 25 MPH and the other at 30 MPH. Thank you for checking into this.

Filed Aug 23, 2014 · Brakes · 138,600 miles · CA

I found seat latches had a recall plus needing a jumper wire installed in a recall so I made apointment at sunland ford in victorville ca 92392 not even one block from leaving the dealer all dash lights came on and after a few miles after exiting the freeway I pulled over and turned off the engine restarted it the lights went out but after a few miles ABS and trac light went back on and stayed on now I noticed my door lights dont work know what could they have done ?? [it's not a blown fuse I checked] I called them the nekt morning and they told me to pay them $105.00 and they will check it and tell me how much to fix it seems strange it was not doing this before I took it to them is it revenge for doing the recall???

Filed Jul 21, 2014 · Brakes · 150,000 miles · PA

Loved my windstar then all of a sudden my dashboard lit up like a christmas tree. Odd thing is that it is july? First fuse #10 blew, we replaced it n it blew again. After about 6 fuses we just dealt with it. Chalked it up to it being a 2002. Then the brake light started coming on and off randomly. Odd because there is no rhyme or reason to this. It can be on, I can shut my van off to get lunch and boom its off when I come back out. Again I chalked it up to being a 2002. The final straw is this ABS light. It is on, it is off, it is on, it is still on. I swear this van is possessed and I do not even believe in that stuff. Oh and "traction control" is showing up on my dashboard. Go figure! I had the 2009 recall #09s09 completed immediately in 2009. However I am still having issues. I have had 3 very good mechanics look at this issue and they say my van is fine. I myself am not very mechanically inclined however I know when something does not make sense and this my friend does not make sense. I repeatedly told my mechanic that this was an electrical problem to which of course he laughed. However after a little yahoo and google he now agrees also. I have never heard of this website until 2 days ago in my research of this issue. Hoping that your investigation will make ford do something about this sometime soon? It is costly and beyond frustrating. I can only pray it does not lead to brake problems seeing as though I have children in the van the majority of the time.

Filed May 30, 2014 · Brakes · NM

Abs brake light comes on, cruise control will stop working or will not work at all and speedometer/odometer electrical problems (speedometer will at times jump up or down when showing speed (MPH) at times all the warning lights in the instrument panel will come on and off. Right now I have the yellow ABS light on, also the red brake light is on. In a few days they may turn off, only to turn back on a few days later. I an very concerned about the ABS light, with the light on, does the ABS system still work? I bought this windstar new in nov. 2002. Brakes have be replaced and or checked and it keeps doing the above. Note: vehicle has 66,000+ miles.

Filed May 1, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 195,000 miles · TX

Battery was dead all of a sudden... Jumped it and all the lights started flickering... Dome light dash lights... Windshield wipers came on and they were turned off... Driving down the road everything shut down until the gas was pressed and then it all came back on... Called several places and no one can tell me what is wrong.

Filed Feb 11, 2013 · Electrical · 135,000 miles · NH

My 2002 ford windstar has had many parts tested. They all seem to test good. Battery , alternator to name a few. When driving the van hazards come on ( without turning them on ) the radio shuts off, the heat turns off and power is lost as if it's the alternator. Abs lights come on and then the dash panel lights up like a christmas tree.. Oh then the vehicle dies and won't start , clicks like it's the alternator or battery but they test fine.. After searching many blogs this seems to be a big issue with many mechanics that don't know what it is.. This needs to be fixed it's a pain and thank god for aaa but really should I have to use my aaa all the time/ this particular vehicle spent 6 months in the ford garage in 2010. Now what when you buy something you think it will be good for you and your family and that you can use it as a primary car. We have lost days from work, money and money for trying different parts now what???

Filed Feb 2, 2013 · Brakes · VA

The dashboard ABS light and brake light illuminate. This happens off and on over the past several years. Sometimes you will drive for 5 to 10 minutes and then the lights come on and sometimes they come on immediately after you start the car. When the lights are on, the ABS systems does not work. The problem has persisted so long that my dashboard brake light must be burned out because it longer illuminates, even when you turn the ignition key forward and all dash lights are supposed to illuminate. Dealership repairs were over 500. I believe this is unethical when this is a safety issue and judging from complaints online, there appear to be many people with the same problem.

Filed Oct 10, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · 250,000 miles · CA

After purchasing van, not even one month later all lights started to turn on engine, ABS now n and its a rear light on gauge panel also we are in the middle of trying to get decent price for the freeze plug which also needs to be replaced because there is a leak of coolant from the bottom of van. Other wise its ok to drive. One I thing I didn't mention is the seat its struck it wont move back or forward with the electrical button.