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FORD WINDSTAR Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Rotor

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Rotor Report #10177334

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 19, 2006.FORD WINDSTAR 2004, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR . TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HEARD A NOISE FROM THE BRAKES THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO REPAIRED THE BRAKES BY SANDING DOWN THE ROTORS. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONTACT THAT FORD HAS CHANGED THE MATERIALS THAT WERE USED TO MAKE THE ROTORS. ALSO, THE DEALER TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THIS FAILURE OCCURRED BECAUSE HE DIDN'T DRIVE THE VEHICLE OFTEN. *AK UPDATED 1/30/2007 - *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 7000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2FMZA57634B. Ford Windstar 2004 problem was reported in BETHEL, ME. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20051111. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Ford Windstar 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Ford Windstar 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BERLIM FORD . DEALER'S CITY: GORHAM . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NH. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 03581 .
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FORD WINDSTAR Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10201596

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2006.FORD WINDSTAR 2004, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . TL*THE CONTACTS OWNS A 2004 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE OXYGEN SENSOR CAUSED THE FAILURE AND THEY MADE THE REPLACEMENT, HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE GASKET WAS THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. AS OF AUGUST 31, 2007, THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 86000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2FMZA5146YB. Ford Windstar 2004 problem was reported in WEST COVINA, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20060401. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Ford Windstar 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Ford Windstar 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. DEALER'S NAME: SOCAL .
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FORD WINDSTAR Vehicle Speed Control

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10201596

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2006.FORD WINDSTAR 2004, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL*THE CONTACTS OWNS A 2004 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE OXYGEN SENSOR CAUSED THE FAILURE AND THEY MADE THE REPLACEMENT, HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE GASKET WAS THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. AS OF AUGUST 31, 2007, THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 86000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2FMZA5146YB. Ford Windstar 2004 problem was reported in WEST COVINA, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20060401. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Ford Windstar 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Ford Windstar 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. DEALER'S NAME: SOCAL .
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FORD WINDSTAR Vehicle Speed Control Cruise Control

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Cruise Control Report #10229900

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 25, 2006.FORD WINDSTAR 2004, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. THE FAILURE CAUSED FUSES TO BLOW OUT IN THE CRUISE CONTROL AND ABS MODULES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE ABS MODULE STILL NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 209,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 159,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 159000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2FMZA5240YB. Ford Windstar 2004 problem was reported in GRAYLING, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER'S NAME: SCOTT MCNAMARA FORD LINCOLN MERCURY, INC. DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 9892758922 . DEALER'S CITY: ROSCOMMON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MI. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 48653 .
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FORD WINDSTAR Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock Control Unit/module

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock Control Unit/module Report #10229900

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 25, 2006.FORD WINDSTAR 2004, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. THE FAILURE CAUSED FUSES TO BLOW OUT IN THE CRUISE CONTROL AND ABS MODULES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE ABS MODULE STILL NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 209,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 159,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 159000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2FMZA5240YB. Ford Windstar 2004 problem was reported in GRAYLING, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER'S NAME: SCOTT MCNAMARA FORD LINCOLN MERCURY, INC. DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 9892758922 . DEALER'S CITY: ROSCOMMON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MI. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 48653 .
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FORD WINDSTAR Power Train Axle Assembly

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 Power Train Axle Assembly Report #10295064

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 07, 2009.FORD WINDSTAR 2004, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH SHE HEARD A PECULIAR NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. SHE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND THEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHIMMY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE REAR AXLE. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 123,500 UPDATED 01/1410 *BF THE REAR AXLE WAS RUSTED FROM INSIDE OUT AND CRACKED 3/4 OF THE WAY THROUGH WHICH CAUSED THE TIRES TO TILT INWARD AT THE TOP AND OUTWARD AT THE BOTTOM. UPDATED 01/10/10.*JB .Mileage was 123500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2FMZA514XYB. Ford Windstar 2004 problem was reported in CARVER, MA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000414. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Ford Windstar 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Ford Windstar 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. DEALER'S NAME: JANNEL FORD . DEALER'S CITY: HANOVER . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MA.
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FORD WINDSTAR Suspension Rear

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 Suspension Rear Report #10295064

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 07, 2009.FORD WINDSTAR 2004, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SUSPENSION:REAR . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH SHE HEARD A PECULIAR NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. SHE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND THEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHIMMY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE REAR AXLE. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 123,500 UPDATED 01/1410 *BF THE REAR AXLE WAS RUSTED FROM INSIDE OUT AND CRACKED 3/4 OF THE WAY THROUGH WHICH CAUSED THE TIRES TO TILT INWARD AT THE TOP AND OUTWARD AT THE BOTTOM. UPDATED 01/10/10.*JB .Mileage was 123500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2FMZA514XYB. Ford Windstar 2004 problem was reported in CARVER, MA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000414. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Ford Windstar 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Ford Windstar 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. DEALER'S NAME: JANNEL FORD . DEALER'S CITY: HANOVER . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MA.
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FORD WINDSTAR Power Train Automatic Transmission

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10295340

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2009.FORD WINDSTAR 2004, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . DRIVING ON HIGHWAY & SUDDENLY LOST POWER, ALTHOUGH ENGINE WAS STILL ON. TOWED TO DEALER & TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR.Mileage was 101000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2FMZA50614B. Ford Windstar 2004 problem was reported in OREGON, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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FORD WINDSTAR Power Train Axle Assembly

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 Power Train Axle Assembly Report #10317060

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 04, 2010.FORD WINDSTAR 2004, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD WINDSTAR WHILE DRIVING AT 20MPH SHE SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND SAW WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND SHE ALSO HEARD AN EXPLOSION. SHE WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND SHE SAW THAT THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HER HOME. THE PERSON WHO TOWED THE VEHICLE FOUND THAT REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF WHICH PUNCTURED THE LEFT REAR TIRE CAUSING IT TO BLOW. SHE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THERE WAS NOT A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE IS OVER ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND MILES; THEREFORE THEY WILL NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,005. .Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 123005 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2FMZA5248YB. Ford Windstar 2004 problem was reported in MANCHESTER, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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FORD WINDSTAR Power Train Automatic Transmission

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10342792

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 11, 2004.FORD WINDSTAR 2004, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . FAILURE WITH THE TRANSMISSION. SLIGHT NOISE FROM VEHICLE WHICH WAS NOT IDENTIFIED. DRIVING DOWN ROAD TOTAL LOSS OF MOTION WITHIN SECONDS WITH NO SIGN OF DEFECT OR SOUND WHICH PUT MY WHOLE FAMILY IN DANGER. THE TRANSMISSION IS BROKE AND WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED BUT HAS NOT YET BEEN DONE. *TR.Mileage was 97001 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2FMZA52493B. Ford Windstar 2004 problem was reported in CUMMING, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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FORD WINDSTAR Power Train Axle Assembly

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 Power Train Axle Assembly Report #10344020

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 02, 2010.FORD WINDSTAR 2004, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE 3 MPH THE REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE BEAM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 153,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 153000 miles. Ford Windstar 2004 problem was reported in VERNON, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 3 mph.
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FORD WINDSTAR Suspension Front Control Arm

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 Suspension Front Control Arm Report #10370721

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 10, 2010.FORD WINDSTAR 2004, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SOMEONE ELSE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE 60 MPH WHEN IT BEGAN TO FEEL UNSTABLE AND THEN SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE ON THE FRONT CONTROL ARM WIRE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THERE WAS NOT A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 79,000. .Mileage was 79000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2FMDA5346YB. Ford Windstar 2004 problem was reported in BYRON CENTER, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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FORD WINDSTAR Latches/locks/linkages

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 Latches/locks/linkages Report #10375452

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 02, 2010.FORD WINDSTAR 2004, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR LIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. THE SLIDING DOORS WOULD ALSO OPEN AND SHUT INDEPENDENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE FAILURE FOR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000. .Mileage was 129000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2FMDA58433B. Ford Windstar 2004 problem was reported in SHELBYVILLE, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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FORD WINDSTAR Electrical System

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 Electrical System Report #10375452

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 02, 2010.FORD WINDSTAR 2004, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR LIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. THE SLIDING DOORS WOULD ALSO OPEN AND SHUT INDEPENDENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE FAILURE FOR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000. .Mileage was 129000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2FMDA58433B. Ford Windstar 2004 problem was reported in SHELBYVILLE, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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FORD WINDSTAR Suspension Rear

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 Suspension Rear Report #10381530

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 04, 2011.FORD WINDSTAR 2004, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SUSPENSION:REAR . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO WOBBLE EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP FOR AN ALIGNMENT WHERE THE TECHNICIANS ADVISED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS TWISTED AND CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN CONFIRMED THE FAILURE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAILURE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V385000 -SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY) BECAUSE THERE WERE NO SIGNS OF CORROSION OR FRACTURES ON THE AXLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE REPAIR DID NOT FALL UNDER THE RECALL FOR THE REAR AXLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000. .Mileage was 124000 miles. Ford Windstar 2004 problem was reported in NEW HAMPTON, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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FORD WINDSTAR Power Train Automatic Transmission

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10395644

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 08, 2011.FORD WINDSTAR 2004, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 40 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS PRIOR OR AFTER THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE; THEREFORE, IT WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC ADVISED HER THAT SHE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 97,000. .Mileage was 97000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2FMZA56433B. Ford Windstar 2004 problem was reported in COLUMBUS, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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FORD WINDSTAR 2004 Power Train Report #10434263

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 14, 2011.FORD WINDSTAR 2004, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with POWER TRAIN . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH , THE OVERDRIVE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SHE TOOK HER FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE SPEED DID NOT DECREASE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 122,414. .Mileage was 122414 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2FMZA5345YB. Ford Windstar 2004 problem was reported in FORT WAYNE, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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FORD WINDSTAR Suspension

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 Suspension Report #10461065

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 08, 2012.FORD WINDSTAR 2004, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SUSPENSION . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, GREY SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE BROKE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 141,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 141000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2FMDA5147YB. Ford Windstar 2004 problem was reported in CHICAGO, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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FORD WINDSTAR Electrical System

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 Electrical System Report #10462988

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 25, 2012.FORD WINDSTAR 2004, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . PURCHASED THE CAR USED ON 5/26/12, DROVE AWAY FROM THE DEALERSHIP AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT AND THE BREAK WARNING LIGHTS BOTH CAME ON, INDICATING ISSUES WITH ABS. TOOK IT TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ABS MODULE (??) WAS CAUSING THE ISSUES. CAR DEALERSHIP AND WARRANTY COMPANY REFUSED TO COVER IT BECAUSE IT'S AN OPTIONAL SYSTEM. THERE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS BUT FOR SOME REASON MY CAR WASN'T INCLUDED - IT WAS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED IN CANADA, SO I'M NOT SURE IF THAT EFFECTS RECALL INFORMATION. ON 6/12/12 DRIVING IN TO WORK THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST SPEED WHILE TRYING TO ACCELERATE ON THE HIGHWAY. I WAS ATTEMPTING TO MAKE IT ACROSS 4 LANES AND THE CAR SUDDENLY WOULDN'T GO OVER 30MPH - THANKFUL THERE WASN'T A LOT OF TRAFFIC BUT THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. ISSUES CONTINUE - CAR BUCKS AND HESITATES WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, THERE'S OFTEN A LOUD POP (BACKFIRE?) FROM THE ENGINE WHEN APPLYING THE GAS PEDAL. MECHANIC REPLACED SEALS AND SPARK PLUGS IN ENGINE BUT WE WERE TOLD THAT THE PCM (ECM?) WAS CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS INCLUDE REDUCED GAS MILEAGE, FEELING LIKE IT'S GOING TO STALL OR MOVE WHILE AT A STOP (BUCKING LIKE IT'S GOING TO MOVE FORWARD EVEN THOUGH BRAKES ARE APPLIED) AND REDUCED FUNCTIONING IN THE A/C UNIT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 152000 miles. Ford Windstar 2004 problem was reported in FEDERAL WAY, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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FORD WINDSTAR Engine

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 Engine Report #10462988

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 25, 2012.FORD WINDSTAR 2004, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ENGINE . PURCHASED THE CAR USED ON 5/26/12, DROVE AWAY FROM THE DEALERSHIP AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT AND THE BREAK WARNING LIGHTS BOTH CAME ON, INDICATING ISSUES WITH ABS. TOOK IT TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ABS MODULE (??) WAS CAUSING THE ISSUES. CAR DEALERSHIP AND WARRANTY COMPANY REFUSED TO COVER IT BECAUSE IT'S AN OPTIONAL SYSTEM. THERE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS BUT FOR SOME REASON MY CAR WASN'T INCLUDED - IT WAS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED IN CANADA, SO I'M NOT SURE IF THAT EFFECTS RECALL INFORMATION. ON 6/12/12 DRIVING IN TO WORK THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST SPEED WHILE TRYING TO ACCELERATE ON THE HIGHWAY. I WAS ATTEMPTING TO MAKE IT ACROSS 4 LANES AND THE CAR SUDDENLY WOULDN'T GO OVER 30MPH - THANKFUL THERE WASN'T A LOT OF TRAFFIC BUT THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. ISSUES CONTINUE - CAR BUCKS AND HESITATES WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, THERE'S OFTEN A LOUD POP (BACKFIRE?) FROM THE ENGINE WHEN APPLYING THE GAS PEDAL. MECHANIC REPLACED SEALS AND SPARK PLUGS IN ENGINE BUT WE WERE TOLD THAT THE PCM (ECM?) WAS CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS INCLUDE REDUCED GAS MILEAGE, FEELING LIKE IT'S GOING TO STALL OR MOVE WHILE AT A STOP (BUCKING LIKE IT'S GOING TO MOVE FORWARD EVEN THOUGH BRAKES ARE APPLIED) AND REDUCED FUNCTIONING IN THE A/C UNIT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 152000 miles. Ford Windstar 2004 problem was reported in FEDERAL WAY, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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FORD WINDSTAR Service Brakes

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 Service Brakes Report #10462988

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 25, 2012.FORD WINDSTAR 2004, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . PURCHASED THE CAR USED ON 5/26/12, DROVE AWAY FROM THE DEALERSHIP AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT AND THE BREAK WARNING LIGHTS BOTH CAME ON, INDICATING ISSUES WITH ABS. TOOK IT TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ABS MODULE (??) WAS CAUSING THE ISSUES. CAR DEALERSHIP AND WARRANTY COMPANY REFUSED TO COVER IT BECAUSE IT'S AN OPTIONAL SYSTEM. THERE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS BUT FOR SOME REASON MY CAR WASN'T INCLUDED - IT WAS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED IN CANADA, SO I'M NOT SURE IF THAT EFFECTS RECALL INFORMATION. ON 6/12/12 DRIVING IN TO WORK THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST SPEED WHILE TRYING TO ACCELERATE ON THE HIGHWAY. I WAS ATTEMPTING TO MAKE IT ACROSS 4 LANES AND THE CAR SUDDENLY WOULDN'T GO OVER 30MPH - THANKFUL THERE WASN'T A LOT OF TRAFFIC BUT THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. ISSUES CONTINUE - CAR BUCKS AND HESITATES WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, THERE'S OFTEN A LOUD POP (BACKFIRE?) FROM THE ENGINE WHEN APPLYING THE GAS PEDAL. MECHANIC REPLACED SEALS AND SPARK PLUGS IN ENGINE BUT WE WERE TOLD THAT THE PCM (ECM?) WAS CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS INCLUDE REDUCED GAS MILEAGE, FEELING LIKE IT'S GOING TO STALL OR MOVE WHILE AT A STOP (BUCKING LIKE IT'S GOING TO MOVE FORWARD EVEN THOUGH BRAKES ARE APPLIED) AND REDUCED FUNCTIONING IN THE A/C UNIT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 152000 miles. Ford Windstar 2004 problem was reported in FEDERAL WAY, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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FORD WINDSTAR Suspension

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 Suspension Report #10510101

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 27, 2013.FORD WINDSTAR 2004, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SUSPENSION . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED AND REPAIRED UNDER AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER'S RECALL FOR THE AXLE. AFTER THE REPAIR, THE AXLE FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 160000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2FMZA5041YB. Ford Windstar 2004 problem was reported in EAST MACHIAS, ME. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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FORD WINDSTAR 2004 Suspension Report #10523810

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 08, 2013.FORD WINDSTAR 2004, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SUSPENSION . RETURNED VAN TO DEALERSHIP, REAR END MAKING NOISE. PREVIOUS RECALL (AUGUST 2012) FIX TO REINFORCE REAR AXLE NOW SHOWS AXLE IS CRACKED. FORD SAYS THEY WILL NOT ENACT A REPAIR, AFTER NUMEROUS CALLS TO CUSTOMER SERVICE, THE REP STATED THE RECALL DEPARTMENT STATED THE FIX IS PERFORMING AND THE VEHICLE IS SAFE TO DRIVE REGARDING THE REAR AXLE. I ASKED THAT THEY STATE THAT IN WRITING TO ME. LOOKING AT YOUR WEBSITE AND THE FATALITY THAT CAUSED THIS RECALL, I SUSPECT THE CAR IS NOT SAFE. THE DEALERSHIP AGREES. WHAT IS YOUR TAKE? [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 138869 miles. Ford Windstar 2004 problem was reported in WHEATON, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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FORD WINDSTAR Structure Body

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 Structure Body Report #10523810

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 08, 2013.FORD WINDSTAR 2004, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . RETURNED VAN TO DEALERSHIP, REAR END MAKING NOISE. PREVIOUS RECALL (AUGUST 2012) FIX TO REINFORCE REAR AXLE NOW SHOWS AXLE IS CRACKED. FORD SAYS THEY WILL NOT ENACT A REPAIR, AFTER NUMEROUS CALLS TO CUSTOMER SERVICE, THE REP STATED THE RECALL DEPARTMENT STATED THE FIX IS PERFORMING AND THE VEHICLE IS SAFE TO DRIVE REGARDING THE REAR AXLE. I ASKED THAT THEY STATE THAT IN WRITING TO ME. LOOKING AT YOUR WEBSITE AND THE FATALITY THAT CAUSED THIS RECALL, I SUSPECT THE CAR IS NOT SAFE. THE DEALERSHIP AGREES. WHAT IS YOUR TAKE? [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 138869 miles. Ford Windstar 2004 problem was reported in WHEATON, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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FORD WINDSTAR Wheels

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 Wheels Report #10523810

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 08, 2013.FORD WINDSTAR 2004, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with WHEELS . RETURNED VAN TO DEALERSHIP, REAR END MAKING NOISE. PREVIOUS RECALL (AUGUST 2012) FIX TO REINFORCE REAR AXLE NOW SHOWS AXLE IS CRACKED. FORD SAYS THEY WILL NOT ENACT A REPAIR, AFTER NUMEROUS CALLS TO CUSTOMER SERVICE, THE REP STATED THE RECALL DEPARTMENT STATED THE FIX IS PERFORMING AND THE VEHICLE IS SAFE TO DRIVE REGARDING THE REAR AXLE. I ASKED THAT THEY STATE THAT IN WRITING TO ME. LOOKING AT YOUR WEBSITE AND THE FATALITY THAT CAUSED THIS RECALL, I SUSPECT THE CAR IS NOT SAFE. THE DEALERSHIP AGREES. WHAT IS YOUR TAKE? [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 138869 miles. Ford Windstar 2004 problem was reported in WHEATON, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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FORD WINDSTAR Suspension

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 Suspension Report #10531500

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 23, 2013.FORD WINDSTAR 2004, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SUSPENSION . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, A CRUNCHING SOUND WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2FMZA5249YB. Ford Windstar 2004 problem was reported in ALBANY, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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FORD WINDSTAR Engine

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 Engine Report #10584490

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 03, 2013.FORD WINDSTAR 2004, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AS THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT AND RESUMED NORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVEN SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 138,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 138000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2FMZA5348YB. Ford Windstar 2004 problem was reported in SPRINGFIELD, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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FORD WINDSTAR Vehicle Speed Control

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10584490

FORD WINDSTAR 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 03, 2013.FORD WINDSTAR 2004, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AS THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT AND RESUMED NORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVEN SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 138,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 138000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2FMZA5348YB. Ford Windstar 2004 problem was reported in SPRINGFIELD, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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