general problems of the 1997 Ford Windstar

I had my 97 Windstar fan fixed due to recall # 09s09:speed control system modification. Ever since then the abs and parking lights have been coming on. We have had the codes reset, but they keep appearing. I have also called the Ford dealer where the repair was done, but they say it is not covered in the recall to check the scds, or that if it wasn't leaking then, they did not have to replace that part. I am very frustrated.

: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated constantly, and the overdrive light located on the gearshift illuminated intermittently. This was accompanied by a strong smell of something electrical burning. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where it was determined that the sensor on the master cylinder had caught on fire, and also burned the wiring harness between the master cylinder and the transmission. The mechanic replaced the sensor on the master cylinder, on the transmission, and the wiring harness, which corrected the problem. There was a NHTSA recall # 05v388000, which pertains to the vehicle speed control. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Defective speedometer units in 1997 Ford Windstars. I have had my speedometer replaced 3 times and is in need of another. The dealer told me this has been a problem with the Windstars and the taurus. You can not judge how fast you are going which is a safety issue. Especially when you replace the unit and it keeps needing to be replaced. Can it be recalled?.

My Windstar accelerated from a complete stop and smashed through our garage door vehicle stopped when we hit the front wall of the garage. I don't know if the vehicle was in park or drive when this happened. I had stopped to look for the garage door opener. I could not stop the verhicle as it took off and do not know how fast we were going except it was very fast and there are big skid marks on the garage floor. My two kids were in their car seats in the back and I was driving. I broke my hand & had some bruises. The kids were fine. We don't yet have a mechanic's report so I can't be sure what part failed. It may not be the engine as indicated above.

1996 Windstar was at a stop then vehicle lurched forward unexpectedly which could have caused a crash and /or injuries.

Speedometer erratic. When driving at 55 (I think) the needle bounces between 4o and 110. Problem started at around 35,000, corrected itself for a while and now is back and much worse. Speedometer is useless. This is a safety hazard.

Vehicle surges foward while driving, and at the same it will sputter and stall out. Engine check light comes on , cause is unknown.