NHTSA Campaign #06E056000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

JUNE 13
2006

58,640 vehicles recalled

1999 FORD WINDSTAR -- Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, P/N F65277, shipped from January 16 through June 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.

Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2006. Owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E056000 »

NHTSA Campaign #01V261000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

AUGUST 15
2001

598,256 vehicles recalled

1999 FORD WINDSTAR -- Vehicle description: Mini vans. Contaminants such as water, salt, and windshield washer solution can enter the wiper motor cover assembly through pinholes on the exterior of the cover that are used in the molding process. In addition, on certain of the vehicles built between February and August 2000, a switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat. Either of these conditions could potentially result in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, complete loss of wiper function, smoke, or ignition of the plastic cover material. Contaminant entry could also result in unintended wiper motor operation.

Switch malfunction is most likely to occur when the intermittent setting of the wipers is being used, or when snow or ice obstructs the blades from returning to the "parked" position at the bottom of the windshield. Loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will install a new wiper cover with improved sealing and water resistance. Owner notification begain August 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #01V261000 »

NHTSA Campaign #01V262000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

AUGUST 15
2001

413,245 vehicles recalled

1999 FORD WINDSTAR -- Vehicle description: Mini vans equipped with auxiliary rear air-conditioning. If the auxiliary air-conditioning blower motor stops turning while in the medium-low blower speed setting, there is the potential that the resistor may become hot and smoke.

The motor could potentially catch on fire.

Dealers will install a jumper wire that will ensure that the medium-low blower speed setting is protected by the thermal limiter. Owner notification began August 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #01V262000 »

NHTSA Campaign #00V351000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

OCTOBER 30
2000

180,000 vehicles recalled

1999 FORD WINDSTAR -- 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.

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.

Dealers will reconfigure the vehicle front end electronic module. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V351000 »

NHTSA Campaign #99V147000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

JUNE 14
1999

789,723 vehicles recalled

1999 FORD WINDSTAR -- Vehicle description: Minivans. The brake fluid master cylinder is recessed and oriented in the engine compartment so that the brake fluid warning statement embossed on both the top of the filler cap and the side of the reservoir body are not entirely visible by direct view. These vehicles may not fully comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 135, "Passenger Car Brake Systems."

Owners will be provided with new labels and installation instructions. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #99V147000 »

NHTSA Campaign #99I001000 STRUCTURE:BODY

JUNE 02
1999

15,900 vehicles recalled

1999 FORD WINDSTAR -- This is not a safety recall in accordance with the Safety Act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the Agency. Vehicle description: Minivans. The overhead console rear retaining bracket can develop cracks and separate, allowing the overhead console to become loose and possibly fall down.

If the console does fall down, it could distract the driver or possibly strike a front seat occupant.

Dealers will install a redesigned retaining bracket in the same location as the original retaining bracket. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #99I001000 »