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1996 Ford Windstar
Defect Investigations
There are also 8 Ford recalls » 17 defect investigations » 177 TSBs » for the Ford Windstar.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES: Electrical System:Wiring**
possible recall
** This defect investigation is filed under 3 related vehicle components.
1996 FORD WINDSTAR -- ODI has received 130 complaints alleging incidents of engine compartment fire in model year (MY) 1995 thru 2003 Ford Windstar vehicles.thirty six of the incidents were reported to ODI within the last 12 months.two of the complaints allege the fires caused structural damage to the complainant's home.of the 130 complaints, 33 allege the fire occurred while the vehicle was parked, 71 allege the fire occurred while the vehicle was running and 26 of the complaints do not specify if the vehicle was running or not.further review of the complaints shows that 65 allege that the speed control deactivation switch (scds) caused the fire and in four of those it is alleged that the scds leaked brake fluid on to the ABS module resulting in the fire.there were 56 that did not identify a cause and 9 that identified miscellaneous other causes.ODI has also received 17 complaints ( not counted in this resume) alleging that the scds developed a brake fluid leak.seven of these complaints say that the leak at the scds resulted in braked fluid reaching the ABS module.in addition, ODI has received 5 complaints that allege the ABS module failed.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to determine the cause of the fires and assess the scope, frequency, and safety consequences of the alleged defect.
Investigation was initiated on May 13 2008. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE08035 »
FUEL TANK CRACKS: Fuel System, Gasoline
Recall #99V309000
1996 FORD WINDSTAR -- There is no summary currently available Investigation was initiated on July 26 1999. Closed on December 16 1999. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA99020 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #RQ02011FUEL TANK FATIGUE CRACKING: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Recall #99V309000
1996 FORD WINDSTAR -- See attached report. Investigation was initiated on August 29 2002. Closed on March 14 2003. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ02011 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE96015FAILURE OF AUTO TRANS PARK LOCK SYSTEM: Power Train:Automatic Transmission
Recall #96V086000
1996 FORD WINDSTAR -- Subject vehicles may experience unintended movement (rollaway) in reverse direction with the transmissionin the park position. Investigation was initiated on February 23 1996. Closed on May 22 1996. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE96015 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #RQ04003HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE FAILURE: Service Brakes, Hydraulic**
no recall issued
** This defect investigation is filed under 3 related vehicle components.
1996 FORD WINDSTAR -- On April 4, 2002, Ford motor company notified ODI of a defect condition that could result in extended stopping distances in approximately 250 thousand model year (MY) 1995 and 1996 Windstar minivans sold or registered in salt belt states (recall 02V-101).according to Ford, improper brake line routing in vehicles manufactured at the Oakville assembly plant from January 14, 1994 through May 21, 1996 resulted in some vehicles with mis-positioned brake lines that could contact a dash panel insulator.such contact could abrade the brake line protection coating and result in corrosive failure of the brake lines. ODI opened RQ04-003 to investigate complaints of brake line failure in Windstar vehicles that were:(1) located outside the recall region; or (2) built after the recall range.regarding the latter group, Ford changed the assembly process after May 21, 1996 to eliminate the mis-build problem.the failure rates in the MY 1996 Windstar vehicles built after the process change are relatively low in both the salt-belt states. With respect to the MY 1995 and 1996 vehicles built during the period of concern that were not sold or registered in salt belt states, the failure rate is also low.the related brake line warranty claim rate for those vehicles is also low. Accordingly, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified in the MY 1995-96 Windstar vehicles that were not included in recall 02V-101.further use of Agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists.the Agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
Investigation was initiated on May 27 2004. Closed on October 07 2004. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ04003 »
REAR AXLE TRAILING ARM: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
no recall issued
1996 FORD WINDSTAR -- Alleged rear axle trailing arm may fracture with the vehicle in motion, potentially posing a risk of loss of vehicle control. Investigation was initiated on October 28 1998. Closed on February 24 1999. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE98056 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA96026BRAKE PEDAL FADE/EXTENDED STOP DISTANCE: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
no recall issued
1996 FORD WINDSTAR -- Consumers report that the brakes on certain 1995 and 1996 Ford Windstars malfunction during braking, resulting in brake pedal fade and extended stopping distances. Investigation was initiated on October 31 1996. Closed on February 18 2000. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA96026 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE96042BRAKE PEDAL FADE/EXTENDED STOPPING: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
no recall issued
1996 FORD WINDSTAR -- Consumers report that the brakes on certain 1995 Ford Windstars malfunction during braking, which results in brake pedal fade and extended stopping distances Investigation was initiated on June 13 1996. Closed on October 31 1996. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE96042 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA97018OUTER HOOD PANEL DETACHMENT: Structure
Recall #97V180000
1996 FORD WINDSTAR -- Alleged the outer body panel of the two piece bonded hood separates from the inner panel while driving.the hood latch remains latched. Investigation was initiated on September 30 1997. Closed on October 22 1997. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA97018 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE97011OUTER HOOD PANEL DETACHMENT: Structure
no recall issued
1996 FORD WINDSTAR -- The outer body panel of the two piece bonded hood separates from the inner panel while driving.the hood latch remains latched. Investigation was initiated on March 13 1997. Closed on September 30 1997. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE97011 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA00027SUSPENSION COIL SPRING BREAKAGE: Suspension**
Recall #01I007000
** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
1996 FORD WINDSTAR -- Alleged that a front suspension coil spring breaks, resulting in a collapsed suspension.
Investigation was initiated on December 08 2000. Closed on July 31 2001. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA00027 »
SUSPENSION COIL SPRING BREAKAGE: Suspension
no recall issued
1996 FORD WINDSTAR -- Alleged that while driving or stationary, a front suspension coil spring breaks, resulting in a collapsed suspension. Investigation was initiated on June 23 2000. Closed on December 08 2000. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE00024 »
