2003 Ford Windstar

Defect Investigations

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES: Electrical System**

** This defect investigation is filed under 3 related vehicle components.
2003 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 »