1999-2000 Ford Windstar recall: interior/under dash

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on October 30, 2000. It covers about 180,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 180,000
reported: Oct 30, 2000
owners notified: Jan 24, 2001
related complaints: 430

Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash

What is wrong: Vehicle description: minivans built with instrument clusters without the message center, fail to comply with the requirements of standard no. 118, "power-operated window, partition, and roof panel systems." the power windows may be operable after the ignition has been turned to the "off" position and the front doors are opened.
Risk: The standard requires that power operated windows may be closed only when the key is in the "on," "start," or "accessory" positions, or during the interval between the time the key is turned off, and the opening of either of the vehicle's front doors.
Remedy: Dealers will reconfigure the vehicle front end electronic module.

Recall number 00V351000

Affected vehicles

Ford Windstar 1999-2000 1999 2000

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 430 complaints about electrical problems.

1999 Ford Windstar 2000 Ford Windstar

Questions about recall 00V351000

Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Ford Windstar interior/under dash?

Yes. Recall 00V351000, reported on October 30, 2000, covers about 180,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V351000?

Dealers will reconfigure the vehicle front end electronic module.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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