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I have a 2000 Ford Windstar LX which has an electrical problem that causes the ABS system, the odometer, and the cruise control to stop functioning. I am told that this is due to a manufacturers defect in the brake pressure differential deactivation switch which leaks fluid onto the ABS system and can result in an electrical fire. Ford apparently is aware that this defect exists in 1999 through 2003 Windstar but to date has not initiated a recall to repair this potentially deadly problem. Please look into this for all of us Windstar owners.
My wife was driving our 2000 Ford Windstar van home when she noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Soon after seeing the smoke, she saw fire. She quickly pulled the vehicle into a parking lot, got our 2 kids ( age 5 and 7 ) out of the vehicle. She then asked for assistance from a business. They proceeded to put the fire out. I had the car towed to a local Ford dealer. It was there that the service manager informed us that the fire was caused by the same faulty part that is currently under recall in the F-150's and other Ford products. I was told it is the same replacement part and the repair procedure for the burnt wiring is a Ford authorized repair. I have contacted Ford and they informed me there is not cause for alarm or concern with the Windstar. They also informed me that only the NHTSA can issue a recall. Ford did not offer any help with our expenses that we incurred due to this faulty cruise control cutoff switch located on the master cylinder. We are very lucky that no one was hurt in this incident. I just hope and pray that no one else has to go through this terrifying ordeal.
While driving consumer saw smoke coming from the hood. Consumer pulled over, and vehicle caught on fire. Consumer was able to get out of the vehicle safely. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire, and a police report was issued. Vehicle was towed.
The car was driven two miles then parked and turned off. About ten minutes after parking the car, it was noticed that the car was filling with smoke & leaking out of the door cracks. The fire company responded and exstinquished an electrical fire apparently originating with the rear defroster. There was no evidence(smell) of fire while the car was driven.
- Speculator, NY, USA
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The car was driven two miles then parked and turned off. About ten minutes after parking the car, it was noticed that the car was filling with smoke & leaking out of the door cracks. The fire company responded and exstinquished an electrical fire apparently originating with the rear defroster. There was no evidence(smell) of fire while the car was driven.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of driver. Dealer has repaired and inspected the vehicle three times. A wire harness failure caused the windshield wipers inoperable.
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- Williamsville, NY, USA