Ford WINDSTAR electrical problems
660 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
11,838 owner complaints analyzed
33 distinct recall campaigns
101,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1985 to 2005 model years. Data snapshot: . 6,660 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
660 of 11,838 complaints match this topic (5.6%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10008025 · 2003-02-24 (February 24, 2003)
I HAD TO REPLACE THE SECOND STOCK RIM ON MY 1995 FORD WINDSTAR. I HAVE NEVER HAD A RIM LEAK AIR ON ANY OTHER CAR THAT I HAVE OWNED AND WAS QUITE AGRIVATED TO LEARN FROM THE WHEEL SHOP OWNER THAT HE HAS DONE AROUND 30 SUCH REPLACEMENTS THIS YEAR. ALL ON FORD WINDSTARS. NO OTHER MANUFACTURE OR MODEL. I REALIZE THAT THE 1995 WINDSTAR WAS THE WORST YEAR FOR FORD WINDSTARS, BUT AFTER HAVING TO PUT UP WITH HEADGASKET BLOWOUTS AT 58,000 MILES, TRANSMISSION BLOWOUTS AT 70,000 AND ASSORTED OTHER ELECTRICAL FAILURES, THE WHEELS SEEM ANOTHER REDICULOUS MA…
Owner-reported narrative. 88,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10008025 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10032417 · 2003-08-07 (August 7, 2003)
THE VAN BEGAN MAKING A "STATIC/PING-PING" SOUND. WHILE VAN WAS SHUT OFF THE HEAD LIGHTS REMAINED ON WITH SWITCH OFF. THE VAN BEGAN SMOKING WHILE OFF. FIRE BEGAN TO CONSUME THE VAN WHEN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OPENED THE HOOD AND DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. THE FIRE WAS ASSOCIATED WITH AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *PH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10032417 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10046576 · 2003-12-02 (December 2, 2003)
THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH WITH THE VEHICLE RUNNING. THE DEALERSHIP HAD BEEN NOTIFIED, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK THE BATTERY DIED AND WAS REPLACED. *SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 53,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10046576 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10046957 · 2003-11-15 (November 15, 2003)
1995 FORD WINDSTAR, TRANSMISSION FAILURE, ELECTRICAL GREMLINS, POWER STEERING BOX FAILURE, ENGINE FAILURE. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10046957 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10053395 · 2004-01-05 (January 5, 2004)
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE PARKING LOT FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES AND CONSUMER NOTICED A BRIGHT LIGHT COMING FROM THE GARAGE, THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT INDICATED IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10053395 at NHTSA ↗