This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Shifted from park to drive and entered into traffic lane. Pressed down on gas pedal but all that happened was engine revved up but vehicle would not go forward. Luckily, there was light traffic or I would have been hit. A helpful person pushed me to a safe place to park. I started the car and found that only reverse worked. No forward motion when put in drive, 2 or 1. I checked transmission fluid level and it was at proper level had vehicle towed to my house. Searched online and found this is a common issue with 1999 Windstar's. called a transmission place and told them what happened and was told I likely had suffered a transmission failure and needed a new transmission. I'm the second owner and the vehicle has approximately 125,000 miles on it. Also, the brake master cylinder failed in October 2014. Updated 03/28/16.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact took his vehicle in for a routine inspection and was informed that brake fluid was leaking from the master cylinder. He called the dealer and manufacturer in reference to NHTSA campaign id number 99V147000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder) and was informed that his VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 83,000.
On July 1, 2007 during the operation of my 1999 Ford Windstar, smoke started coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was stopped and shutdown at which time the smoke stopped. The engine compartment was inspected by myself at that time and I found nothing that appeared abnormal. Restarted the vehicle and the smoke did not reappear but the odometer readings went to dashes, speedometer was inoperative, the ABS light was on, and the air conditioner was inoperative. Drove the vehicle home and performed a more detailed inspection of it. This inspection revealed a blown fuse, as #10 of the interior fuse block. This fuse was replaced and the vehicles ignition switch was turned on, again smoke came out from the engine compartment of the vehicle and I determined at that time it was caused by the cruise control deactivation switch connector. The ignition switch was turned off immediately and the connector was disconnected from the deactivation switch located on the brake master cylinder. I found the connector both internally and externally wet with brake fluid. The connector showed signs of overheating as it was partially melted on the inside. Cleaned all the brake fluid from the deactivation switch connector and the deactivation switch itself. I left the connector disconnected from the switch and turned on the ignition switch. This resulted in no smoke from the engine compartment. The connector was left disconnected from the switch but the vehicle will not be used until I have performed or Ford performs repairs to it. I found that Ford had recalled several vehicles for what appears to be the same problem that I have with my 1999 Windstar but it was not on the recall list. I feel that this could have developed into a dangerous situation for my family. I would like to state that I am a certificated air frame and power plant technician by the faa and have worked in that capacity for 28 years for fedex express on their aircraft.
Without warning, the brake pedal went to the floor. My daughter was unable to stop and collided with the vehicle in front of her. The brake fluid reservoir is full. The car was serviced regularly but had no recent brake work completed. I have been told that the master cylinder completely failed. The party that was struck is now claiming injury. We do not know the severity of their injuries.
The vehicle's check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the fuel filter. The alternator, right inner cv boot, ABS module, and brake master cylinder were replace.
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- Hayward, CA, USA