general problems of the 1998 Ford Windstar

Six problems related to exterior lighting have been reported for the 1998 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2017

I needed the starter replaced, my brakes, I'm having electrical issues, my car stops when it wants to in the middle of the highway,. . It makes noises when I'm turning, I have rust coming from under my car. The signal lights flickers.

2 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 08/17/2011

Light will not reset even after replacing part.

3 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 04/04/2001

Consumer was issued recall 00v168000/ manufacturer's recall 00s14 for daytime running lights. Vehicle was made in according to canadian standards. Ford wanted consumer to sign a statement saying that they will not be held responsible for not not disconnecting vehicle, it could catch on fire. Consumer just wanted it repaired. Consumer is requesting that lights be fixed and not blocked.

4 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 08/19/2000

Ongoing problem with door ajar light staying on while all doors are properly closed. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty, and nothing would be done.

5 Exterior Lighting problem

The consumer does not want the vehicle daytime running lamp disable per recall notice 00v-168 because he believes they are a safety feature, the recall states that this vehicle was imported from canada erroneously, the lamps are too bright and do not meet u. S. Standards. Nlm.

6 Exterior Lighting problem

Vehicles daytime running lamp are being recalled (00v-168) and disconnected because the light is brighter than allowed u. S. Standards, the consumer does not want them disconnected but replaced to meet u. S. Standard. Nlm.


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